Children in a Field 1870

"Children in a Field" is an oil painting by Russian artist Konstantin Makovsky, created in 1870. The painting depicts three young children, one holding a doll, seated in a field of wheat, with a makeshift shelter behind them. Makovsky, a prominent figure of the Russian realist movement, was known for his sentimental depictions of everyday life. The artwork showcases the artist's ability to capture the innocence and charm of childhood, using a soft palette and loose brushstrokes, characteristic of the Peredvizhniki (Wanderers) movement.