An Old 1874

"An Old Woman" is a poignant realism painting by Vasily Perov from 1874. This work depicts a sorrowful, elderly woman with a stooped posture and a melancholic gaze, conveying a sense of loneliness and the passage of time. Perov was a prominent Russian artist known for his depictions of everyday life, and "An Old Woman" exemplifies his skill at capturing the raw emotions and hardships faced by ordinary people. The painting’s realistic details, from the woman's weathered hands to her worn clothing, evoke a sense of empathy for the subject. It is a powerful reminder of the universal experience of aging and the fleeting nature of life.