The artwork, titled “Brousov Calendar,” was created by Viktor Vasnetsov in 1871. This piece falls within the Realism art movement and is classified under the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, an elderly man is depicted seated on a cushioned chair, engaging in the act of reading a book. The man is dressed in formal attire, comprising a coat, trousers, and a shirt, indicating a scholarly or intellectual disposition. The meticulous detailing in the man’s facial expression and posture reveals a sense of concentration and immersion in his reading material. The surrounding atmosphere is simple, with the focus predominantly on the subject, thereby encapsulating the essence of Realism. The artist’s deft use of shading and line work brings out the textures of the fabric and the character’s demeanor, providing the viewer with an intimate glimpse into a solitary moment of study.
