1918 in Petrograd 1920

Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin’s 1920 painting "1918 in Petrograd" depicts a mother cradling her child in the foreground, with a bustling urban scene of Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg) as a backdrop. This realist painting reflects a turbulent period in Russian history as Petrograd endured hardships during the Russian Revolution. The painting's somber tone, evident in the mother's melancholic expression and the muted colors of the scene, conveys the weight of the times. Currently housed at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, the artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the human toll of historical events.