Vendor of Song Books 1864

"Vendor of Song Books" is a realistic portrayal of 19th-century Russian life by Vasily Perov. Painted in 1864, the scene depicts a street vendor selling songbooks to a diverse group of people, including a soldier, a peasant woman, and children. Perov's keen observation of everyday life is evident in the detailed depiction of clothing, facial expressions, and gestures. The painting is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of Russian society during this era. This painting currently hangs in the Tretyakov Gallery, a renowned art museum in Moscow, Russia.