Samarkand 1921

"Samarkand" (1921) by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin depicts two figures, a man and a woman, standing on a balcony overlooking a town. The woman, partially obscured, wears a green scarf and looks down, while the man, seen from the back, gazes out at the landscape. Petrov-Vodkin's use of bold colors and simplified forms evokes a sense of quiet contemplation, capturing the essence of a moment in time. The painting's somber palette and the figures' contemplative postures contribute to a melancholic atmosphere. This work, created in the midst of a turbulent era, reflects the artist's fascination with the ancient city of Samarkand and its rich history.