A boy selling brew 1861

"A Boy Selling Brew", painted in 1861 by Vladimir Makovsky, is a realist portrait of a young boy selling a drink from a jug. The painting is known for its detailed depiction of the boy's expression and the texture of his clothing. The Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow houses this work of art, which is a popular example of Makovsky's genre scenes. The warm colors and the boy's direct gaze invite the viewer to engage with the scene and consider the life of a working child during this era.