Sketches of the Russian-Turkish war. Bulgarian house. by Vasily Polenov

Sketches of the Russian-Turkish war. Bulgarian house. 1877

vasilypolenov

pen and ink

architectural sketch

amateur sketch

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

bird

house

sketchwork

sketch

pen-ink sketch

rough sketch

pen work

arm

initial sketch

"Sketches of the Russian-Turkish War. Bulgarian House", a pencil drawing by Vasily Polenov created in 1877, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Bulgarian people during the conflict. The composition depicts a simple house with a horse and cart in front of it, along with several ducks and chickens in the foreground. The artist's detailed, expressive style conveys a sense of quietude and normalcy amidst the surrounding chaos. Polenov's sketches are often considered an important record of the Russo-Turkish War, offering insight into the cultural and social realities of the time.