The Aristocrat's Breakfast 1850

Pavel Fedotov's "The Aristocrat's Breakfast" (1850) is a satirical depiction of a young Russian nobleman's decadent lifestyle. The painting, now housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, portrays the man in a disheveled state, surrounded by clutter and remnants of a meal. The scene offers a commentary on the idleness and extravagance of the Russian aristocracy during the 19th century. The painting's sharp details, including a spiderweb-covered window and the disarrayed breakfast table, further highlight the contrast between the nobleman's opulent attire and his lazy and wasteful habits.