Zemstvo is having their lunch 1872

"Zemstvo is having their lunch" is a realist painting created in 1872 by Russian artist Grigoriy Myasoyedov. The painting depicts a group of impoverished Russian peasants gathered outside a building, presumably an inn or a local government office. Their somber expressions and worn clothing underscore their hardship. This painting, now in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, embodies the social realism movement that emerged in Russia in the late 19th century. Myasoyedov's work aimed to expose the plight of the working class and peasants, challenging the idealized portrayal of rural life prevalent in prior art. This piece's stark realism and attention to detail helped establish the movement's impact.