On the Volga 1922

"On the Volga" (1922) by Boris Kustodiev is a Romantic landscape painting that depicts a young couple enjoying a moment of peace by the Volga River. The painting features a soft, pastel color palette and a sense of tranquility. It highlights Kustodiev’s ability to capture the beauty of the Russian countryside and evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times. This work was created towards the end of Kustodiev’s life, shortly before he died in 1927 at the age of 49. The painting is currently part of a private collection.