The artwork, “Katya at the Kitchen Table,” was created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1923. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is a portrait genre painting.
In the artwork, a young girl is depicted sitting at a kitchen table. She appears to be focused on her task, which involves spreading butter onto what looks like a piece of bread. The table is adorned with various elements, including a white and blue ceramic pitcher, a plate piled with potatoes, and several onions. The background hints at a domestic setting with warm wooden tones that accentuate the homely atmosphere. The girl’s serene expression, combined with the subdued yet rich color palette, contributes to the overall sense of tranquility and daily life captured in this exquisite portrait.
