Blind Musician 1864

Vasily Perov's "Blind Musician" (1864) is a poignant portrayal of a blind street musician, painted in a realistic style known as "Realism". This oil painting, now housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, shows the musician in close-up, his face etched with the hardships of life. The painting evokes empathy for the subject, highlighting the struggles of those living on the margins of society. Perov's use of light and shadow adds depth to the portrait, making it a powerful and moving representation of human vulnerability.