The girl in sarafan 1928

"The Girl in Sarafan" is a 1928 painting by the Russian artist Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin. The painting features a young woman, likely a peasant, in a traditional Russian dress, with a somber expression looking directly at the viewer. She stands before a wooden door, suggesting a rural setting. This work showcases Petrov-Vodkin's distinctive style, blending realism with a slightly stylized and almost monumental feel, which was prevalent in the period of Russian art following the revolution. The title, “Sarafan”, refers to the type of long dress worn by the woman, a common garment in Russian folk culture.