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Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
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Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d
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Affluence Affluent Agricultural Workers Back View Colour Lithograph On Paper Contrast Daily Life Destitute Folk Life Folklore Gentleman Gentlemen Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski Old Age Peasant Peasants Rear View Shchedrovski Ignatii Stepanovich Social Class Traditional Culture Wealth Wealthy Working Class Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker Lithotint
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Scenes from Russian Folk Life" is a captivating and evocative black and white lithograph by Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of Russian agricultural workers during the 19th century. The image, filled with rich contrasts, depicts a group of men and women, dressed in traditional clothing, engaged in various agricultural tasks. In the foreground, a destitute peasant farmer, with furrowed brow and worn clothing, toils over the earth, while in the background, affluent gentlemen, dressed in finery, observe the scene with detached interest. The print, a colour lithograph on paper, masterfully captures the essence of Russian folklore and heritage, with its vivid portrayal of the contrasting social classes and their respective occupations. The male and female farmhands, their backs turned to the viewer, are shown in the midst of their laborious tasks, their postures conveying a sense of weary resignation. In stark contrast, the gentlemen, with their elegant attire and leisurely demeanor, embody the affluence and privilege of the era. Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski's "Scenes from Russian Folk Life" is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, with its evocative portrayal of the daily struggles and contrasting realities of rural Russian life. The image, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, serves as an invaluable addition to the institute's vast collection of prints and drawings, offering a unique window into the history and heritage of Russia. Whether viewed as a work of art or a historical document, "Scenes from Russian Folk Life" is a powerful and evocative image that continues to captivate and inspire viewers, transporting them back in time to a world of contrasts and contradictions, of poverty and affluence, of hard work and leisure, of tradition and change.
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