Last Tavern at Town Gate 1868

Vasily Perov's "Last Tavern at Town Gate" (1868) is a realistic portrayal of life in 19th-century Russia. The painting depicts a desolate scene of a snow-covered town at dusk, with a lone horse-drawn cart standing outside the town's tavern. The artist's use of muted colors and dim lighting creates a somber mood, suggesting the hardships faced by the Russian people. This painting, now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, exemplifies Perov's signature style of depicting everyday life and social issues in a realistic and empathetic manner.