A girl with geese 1875

vladimirmakovsky

State Museum of Fine Arts, Nizhny Tagil, Russia

bird

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

surrealist

watercolor

fine art portrait

"A Girl with Geese" is a charming portrayal of a young woman in traditional Russian dress tending to her geese, painted in 1875 by the Russian artist Vladimir Makovsky. The painting captures a moment of everyday life in the countryside, emphasizing the gentle connection between the girl and her flock. The delicate brushwork and the soft, natural palette evoke a sense of peace and tranquility. This work is a fine example of Makovsky's talent for depicting scenes of rural life with a focus on the beauty and innocence of the natural world.