The samovar 1926

"The Samovar" (1926) by Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, a Russian realist painter, depicts a traditional Russian tea ceremony. The painting features a woman and a man, possibly a couple, at a table set with a samovar, a teapot, teacups, and a glass of tea. The composition is simple and focused on the details of the scene, including the gleaming samovar and the delicate porcelain. The setting appears to be a home, and the intimate scene suggests the importance of family and social connection in Russian culture. The painting can be found in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.