Vasya 1922

"Vasya" is a 1922 portrait by Russian artist Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin. The painting features a young boy with blond hair, set against a background of wooden planks. A framed icon of the Virgin Mary and Child is prominently displayed on a shelf behind the boy, adding a layer of religious symbolism to the composition. The painting's warm color palette and the boy's serious expression evoke a sense of introspective contemplation. This work, characteristic of Petrov-Vodkin's style, blends traditional Russian iconography with modern art techniques, creating a unique visual experience that reflects the artistic and cultural shifts of the early 20th century.