Kalmyk chapel 1870

"Kalmyk Chapel" is an oil painting by Russian artist Vasily Vereshchagin, completed in 1870. The painting depicts a Kalmyk Buddhist chapel, showing a detailed view of the interior and its ornamentation. Three figures, dressed in traditional attire, are engaged in prayer, reflecting the religious practices of the Kalmyk people. This painting is a testament to Vereshchagin's fascination with the cultures of Central Asia, which he explored in his travels and captured with remarkable accuracy and detail. The work is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.