Cup of honey 1890

"Cup of Honey" is an 1890 painting by Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky, a prominent Russian artist known for his genre paintings depicting everyday life. This artwork showcases a young woman adorned in traditional Russian attire, her head covered with a lavish headdress. The woman delicately holds a cup of honey, representing a symbol of sweetness and hospitality, a prominent theme in Makovsky's work. The painting's realistic style and attention to detail capture the essence of Russian folk traditions and offer a glimpse into the life of a bygone era.