Making jam 1876

"Making Jam" is a genre painting by Vladimir Makovsky depicting a traditional Russian countryside scene. Completed in 1876, the work portrays a couple in a rustic setting, the woman stirring a pot of jam while the man sits at a table. The warm colors, detailed textures, and the depiction of everyday life have made this work a popular example of Russian realism. The painting, which is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, is considered a charming and nostalgic representation of Russian village life.