Hunting for wild boar 

Vasily Perov made 'Hunting for Wild Boar' with oil on canvas, using traditional materials. Perov’s canvas offers a window into the socio-economic conditions of 19th century Russia. Look closely at the hunter’s clothing. Notice their boots, and the spears and guns they hold. These tools of the hunt are not just functional, they are steeped in centuries of rural tradition. Perov has carefully depicted the material culture of labor, highlighting the hunters' reliance on traditional methods, with the whole scene rendered in earthy, muted tones. The painting also hints at broader social issues, such as the divide between the wealthy, who often hunted for sport, and the working class who hunted to survive. The back-breaking labor of the hunt stands in contrast to the leisurely pursuits of the elite. By emphasizing these aspects of materials, making, and context, Perov challenges the notion of art as separate from everyday life.