Village 

"Village" was painted by Niko Pirosmani, an artist who lived in Georgia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, using oil on cloth, a common, affordable surface. Look closely, and you'll notice a kind of luminosity, which comes from the black ground showing through. Pirosmani wasn’t formally trained. He was self-taught, making his living as a sign painter, often working in taverns and shops. This likely influenced his choice of materials, favoring practical, readily available options. He depicted everyday scenes, like this village, with a directness that reflects his own life and social context. The painting's charm comes from his distinctive style, but also from its raw, unpretentious materiality. Pirosmani's art challenges traditional notions of fine art, emphasizing the value and beauty found in the materials and experiences of everyday life.