Catching of homeless dogs 

This lively scene, "Catching of Homeless Dogs," by Russian artist Boris Kustodiev, depicts a bustling street scene. The artwork, painted sometime during Kustodiev's career (1878-1927), captures the everyday life of a provincial Russian town. The central subject is a horse-drawn cart being used to gather stray dogs, illustrating the social conditions of the time. The colorful palette and vibrant brushstrokes, characteristic of Kustodiev's style, contribute to the painting's lively, almost celebratory atmosphere.