Boy-Uzbek 1921

"Boy-Uzbek" is a 1921 painting by Russian artist Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878-1939). The painting is a portrait of a young boy, depicted in a close-up view that focuses on his face and expression. The boy's features are rendered with a degree of realism, but also have a sense of stylization and monumentality, characteristic of Petrov-Vodkin's style. The painting's subject matter and composition explore themes of youth, identity, and national character, reflecting Petrov-Vodkin's interest in exploring the traditions and culture of his native Russia.