An Afternoon Fishing 1917

"An Afternoon Fishing" (1917) by Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky depicts three young boys fishing in a calm lake. The painting, characterized by its realistic style and warm palette, captures the serenity of the moment. The boys stand in the shallow water, their reflections visible in the rippling surface, as they intently focus on their fishing lines. Bogdanov-Belsky's depiction of rural life in Russia is known for its idyllic scenes of childhood innocence and connection to nature.