The artwork, named “Peasant woman getting her shoes on,” was created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1915. This piece is an example of genre painting within the Symbolism art movement. The painting vividly captures a serene moment of a peasant woman preparing herself for the day by putting on her shoes.
In the artwork, the peasant woman is depicted sitting on the ground, focused intently on fastening her shoes. She is dressed in traditional attire that includes a white headscarf that modestly covers her head and a pink long-sleeve blouse beneath a dark overgarment. Her expression is one of quiet concentration, highlighting the simplicity and routine nature of this daily task. The background is relatively nondescript, emphasizing the central figure and her activity. Household items, such as a jug and a basket, are placed nearby, enhancing the domestic and rustic ambiance of the scene. The warm color palette and soft, tender brushstrokes reflect the tranquility and humility inherent in the peasant woman’s life.
