The artwork titled “Away,” created by Viktor Vasnetsov in 1871, represents the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.
In the artwork, an elderly woman and a child are depicted seated on a plush bench or sofa. The woman, warmly dressed, is wrapped in a large shawl or blanket, exuding a sense of comfort and warmth. She holds a cup in her hands, suggestive of a relaxed domestic setting, and has a gentle, contented expression on her face. The child, seated beside her, is dressed in simple, yet practical clothing, indicative of the period’s everyday life. The interior background, adorned with framed pictures, adds a homely touch, further emphasizing the intimate, familial scene captured with meticulous detail and realistic precision. Vasnetsov’s use of shading and fine lines showcases his adept skill in capturing the nuances of human expressions and the subtleties of domestic life.
