Buying a dagger 1889

Konstantin Korovin's "Buying a Dagger" (1889) is a depiction of a scene in an Eastern marketplace. The painting, currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, portrays a dramatic interaction between a customer and a seller, with the customer inspecting a dagger. The artist utilizes bold brushstrokes and a limited palette to create a sense of immediacy and movement, showcasing the energy of the scene.