Family Portrait (Siena) 1912

"Family Portrait (Siena)" (1912) by Pyotr Konchalovsky is a striking example of early 20th-century Russian Modernism. The painting, housed in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, depicts a family scene, with the figures arranged around a table, highlighting the artist's interest in depicting everyday life. The use of bold colours and simplified forms is characteristic of Konchalovsky's style, which was heavily influenced by Cézanne and the Fauves. The composition is dynamic, and the figures are rendered with a sense of monumentality. The pink wall in the background provides a vibrant backdrop to the figures, enhancing the sense of intimacy and realism.