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The Way Home - a drunken Russian man staggering home
" The Way Home" - a drunken Russian man staggering homeward, about to incur the not insubstantial wrath of his wife, waiting with wooden stick in hand about to mete out a swift reposte to his condition. Painting by Mykola Kornylovych Pymonenko a Ukrainian artist, associated with the Peredvizhniki, best known for his urban and rural genre scenes of working-class people. Date: 1903
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Media ID 14410594
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Anger Angry Drunk Drunkard Drunken Genre Homeward Nighttime Oct16 Staggering Ukrainian Peredvizhniki Wobbling
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Add character and intrigue to your walls with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "The Way Home," captures the poignant moment of a weary Russian man making his way home after a night of heavy drinking. The expression on his face tells a story of regret and anticipation, as he braces himself for the potential consequences of his actions. This rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings a touch of authenticity and emotion to any space, making it a beautiful and thought-provoking addition to your home or office decor. Order now and bring the story to life in your own unique way.
High-quality poster prints are available in a range of sizes and are printed on 270 gsm semi-glossy silk finish poster paper. An affordable option for decorating any space, they are perfect for fixing straight onto walls. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.5cm x 24.1cm (14.8" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Way Home
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is a poignant and evocative painting by Ukrainian artist Mykola Kornylovych Pymonenko, created in 1903. This powerful work captures the raw emotions and tensions that can arise between a drunken Russian man and his waiting wife. The man, stumbling and wobbling homeward, is about to incur the not insubstantial wrath of his spouse. With a determined expression, she stands before him, a wooden stick in hand, ready to mete out a swift reprisal for his condition. Pymonenko's masterful use of light and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension in the scene, with the dimly lit nighttime setting adding to the mood. The artist's association with the Peredvizhniki, a group of Russian realist painters, is evident in the gritty urban realism of the painting. The working-class people depicted in his genre scenes are portrayed with a raw honesty and authenticity, making "The Way Home" a compelling and thought-provoking work of art. The painting's title, "The Way Home," speaks to the universal theme of the challenges and complexities of relationships. The late hour and the man's drunken state only serve to heighten the tension and the potential for conflict. The image of the angry wife, standing guard outside their home, waiting for her husband to return, is a powerful reminder of the emotional and physical toll that alcoholism can take on families. Mykola Kornylovych Pymonenko's "The Way Home" is a striking and evocative painting that captures the raw emotions and tensions of a moment in time. It is a testament to the artist's ability to portray the complexities of human relationships with honesty and authenticity.
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