The Major's Marriage Proposal

The Major's Marriage Proposal by Pavel Fedotov, created in 1848 and measuring 58.3×75.4 cm, is a notable example of genre painting within the Russian Realism tradition. Owned by the State Tretyakov Gallery, the artwork humorously captures a domestic scene of a military major making a marriage proposal. Fedotov’s skillful depiction of everyday life reflects the nuanced social commentary characteristic of Realism, blending wit and detailed realism to portray the characters' personalities and social nuances.