Family of a Kolkhoz Farmer c. 1930s

"Family of a Kolkhoz Farmer" (c. 1930s) by Elizaveta Ignatovich, is a black and white photograph depicting a family in their home. The image shows a woman operating a sewing machine while a man sits beside her, appearing to read. This photograph, likely taken in the USSR, is representative of the Socialist Realism style, which aimed to depict everyday life of Soviet citizens. Ignatovich, born in 1903, was a prominent photographer known for capturing scenes of ordinary people in their daily lives, often focusing on women in their domestic settings. The intimate composition of this photograph highlights the domestic sphere and the family unit as essential components of Soviet life.