Russian Manners and Customs, 1821. Coloured lithograph. Peasant Interior: Husband

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Russian Manners and Customs, 1821. Coloured lithograph. Peasant Interior: Husband

Russian Manners and Customs, 1821. Coloured lithograph. Peasant Interior: Husband and wife in their wooden dwelling. Textile Spinning Beard Cooking Fire Cauldron Chickens Cat Barrel Heating Stove Bench

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1821 Barrel Beard Bench Cauldron Chickens Coloured Customs Dwelling Fire Heating Husband Interior Lithograph Manners Peasant Russian Spinning Stove Textile Wife Wooden

EDITORS COMMENTS
This coloured lithograph from 1821, titled "Russian Manners and Customs" offers a fascinating glimpse into the everyday life of peasants during that era. The illustration depicts a humble wooden dwelling where a husband and wife reside. As we delve deeper into the image, we notice various elements that paint a vivid picture of their existence. In the foreground, the husband is engrossed in textile spinning, skillfully working his hands to create fabrics. Meanwhile, his wife tends to an open fire cauldron, preparing a hearty meal for their family. The crackling flames cast warm hues across the room as they dance with life. Surrounding them are glimpses of rural domesticity: chickens pecking at scattered grains on the floor while an observant cat prowls nearby. A sturdy barrel sits against one wall, perhaps storing essential supplies or acting as makeshift furniture. The focal point of this scene is undoubtedly the heating stove bench situated in front of them—a vital source of warmth during harsh Russian winters. Its presence symbolizes both physical comfort and emotional connection within this intimate space. As we admire this artwork by Universal Images Group (UIG), it serves as a reminder that history can be found not only in grand events but also in ordinary moments captured through artistry. This lithograph transports us back two centuries ago when simplicity reigned supreme and daily routines held profound significance for those who lived them.

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