By the Toilet 1863

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky's 1863 painting "By the Toilet" depicts a young woman in a blue robe and white fur trimming, applying powder with a puff. The painting is a beautiful portrayal of a common domestic scene and is characteristic of the Russian Realism movement. The scene's intimate setting and the woman's thoughtful expression are depicted with great detail and a sense of naturalism. The artwork captures a moment of quiet contemplation and suggests a sense of feminine grace.