Dunkey Driver in Cairo 1882

"Dunkey Driver in Cairo" is a painting by Russian artist Vasily Polenov, created in 1882. The painting depicts a young boy, possibly a donkey driver, standing in a loose pose against a shadowy background. The boy's face is half-turned, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation. The muted tones and soft brushwork contribute to the painting's melancholic and evocative atmosphere, characteristic of Polenov's realist style. The painting is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.