On the bridge (the wife and daughter of the artist)
- Artist
- Boris Kustodiev
- Date
- 1917
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Sketch and study
"On the bridge (the wife and daughter of the artist)" is a tender painting that captures an intimate family moment, showcasing the artist’s skill in Realism. The work depicts the wife and daughter of the artist standing on a bridge, their expressions conveying warmth and connection. The artist’s mastery in Sketch and study techniques is evident through the detailed rendering of their features and surroundings. As part of the rich tradition of Russian artists—spanning various periods from the Russian Empire to the Soviet era—this painting reflects the cultural importance of everyday life and familial bonds, characteristic themes in Russian artistic history.
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