Landlady 1886

"Landlady" is a realist painting by Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky, created in 1886. The painting depicts a scene of domesticity, with a gentleman in formal attire serving tea to an older woman seated in a comfortable armchair. The composition is intimate, drawing the viewer into a moment of everyday life. The use of natural light and muted colors contributes to the painting's realistic and evocative mood. Makovsky was known for his genre paintings that often depicted scenes of daily life in Russia during the 19th century.