An Old Peasant
- Artist
- Nikolai Ge
- Date
- c.1880
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Museum of Russian Art (Tereshchenko Museum)
"An Old Peasant" is a powerful portrait that vividly captures the rugged dignity and weariness of its subject. Executed with meticulous detail, it is an Oil painting on canvas reflecting a strong sense of Realism. The artist skillfully depicts the aged peasant's weathered face and humble attire, emphasizing authenticity and emotion. The composition invites viewers into the peasant's world, highlighting the dignity found in everyday life. The work’s restrained palette and careful brushwork underscore its sincerity and focus, making it a compelling example of realistic portraiture.
Related artworks
- Study of the Nailing of Christ to the Cross by Jacopo Pontormo
- Bay. Vyko by Nikolai Ge
- Study for the Deluge by Jacopo Pontormo
- Study for the Deluge by Jacopo Pontormo
- The Ascent to Calvary by Jacopo Pontormo
- Carrara by Nikolai Ge
- The Sleeping Officer by Jacob Ochtervelt
- At the Brickyard by Adam Baltatu
- Young Woman Playing a Violin by Orazio Gentileschi
- Ennui by Walter Sickert