Little Concert with Balalaika 1937

"Little Concert with Balalaika" (1937) by Nikolay Bogdanov-Belsky depicts a scene of simple rural life. The painting features four children, dressed in simple peasant garb, listening intently as one of them plays a balalaika. The bright colors and the natural setting evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, capturing the essence of the Russian countryside. This work is a classic example of the genre known as genre painting, which focuses on everyday life and activities, often with a sentimental and nostalgic tone.