Solitary Guitarist 1865

"Solitary Guitarist" (1865) by Vasily Perov depicts a melancholic scene of a bearded man in simple clothing playing a guitar while seated at a table with a glass of alcohol. The painting, created in a realistic style, captures the loneliness and hardship of the man's existence, inviting viewers to contemplate the struggles of everyday life. Perov's portrayal of a solitary figure immersed in music and drink reflects the themes of isolation and escapism that resonated with audiences in 19th-century Russia.