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Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas)
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Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas)
BAL174074 Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Perov, Vasili Grigorevich (1833-82); 43.5x47.3 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright
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Beggar Begging Cripple Crippled Cruel Crutches Hypocrisy Hypocrite Orthodox Penury Samovar Selfish Unkind Wooden Leg Disparity
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Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow, 1862 - A Glimpse into the Harsh Realities of Russian Society
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. This print captures a poignant scene from Vasili Grigorevich Perov's oil on canvas masterpiece, "Tea Drinking in Mytishchi, near Moscow". Painted in 1862 and now housed at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, this artwork offers a window into the social disparities and hardships faced by ordinary Russians during that time. In this evocative composition, we witness a gathering around a samovar - an iconic symbol of Russian tea culture. However, beyond the warm ambiance created by steaming cups of tea lies a stark contrast between wealth and poverty. The figures depicted range from well-dressed clergymen to beggars with crutches or wooden legs. This juxtaposition highlights the hypocrisy within society as those who should be compassionate and kind are shown to be selfish and cruel. Perov's attention to detail is remarkable; every expression tells its own story. The wounded soldier with his crippled leg represents the sacrifices made for their country while being abandoned by society. Meanwhile, penury-stricken beggars reflect the harsh realities faced by many during that era. Through this powerful image, Perov reminds us of our duty towards one another – to recognize disparity and extend empathy instead of turning away. It serves as both a historical document capturing Russia's past struggles and an enduring reminder that compassion can
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