Evening on Holy Saturday 1873

"Evening on Holy Saturday," painted by Vasily Perov in 1873, depicts a somber scene of a horse-drawn carriage traversing a rural landscape. The muted palette and detailed figures, including peasants and a military officer, exemplify Perov's realist style, capturing the everyday life of 19th-century Russia. The artwork is small in size, measuring 20.2 x 39.1 cm, adding to its intimacy and focus on the mundane. "Evening on Holy Saturday" offers a glimpse into the social realities of the time, highlighting the contrasts between social classes and the quiet solemnity of the religious occasion.