Naushnitsa. Before the storm 1874

"Naushnitsa. Before the storm" is a charcoal drawing by Vasily Perov from 1874. The artwork depicts two women, one seated and the other standing, both with stern expressions. The seated figure holds a cane and looks directly at the viewer while the standing woman leans forward, looking at her with an air of judgment. The dramatic lighting and expressive lines create a sense of tension and foreboding, hinting at a conflict about to erupt. The drawing is characteristic of Perov's realism style, which often focused on everyday life and the social issues of the time.