Жнитво Алексей Кившенко (1851-1895)

Картина portrays a pastoral scene with a group of children walking along a path through a wheat field. The children, dressed in simple, rural attire, carry baskets, suggesting they are either returning from or heading to some labor or gathering. The golden stalks of wheat dominate the left side of the composition, symbolizing the harvest and the bounty of the land. The childrens bare feet and the wildflowers dotting the path evoke a sense of simplicity, innocence, and a close connection to nature. In the background, a distant landscape with houses and a body of water hints at the broader community and the cycle of life. The overall impression is one of peaceful rural life, youth, and the continuation of agricultural traditions. The painting evokes a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time and celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the continuity of human life.