Rare ukrainian peasant scene created in 1858 by russian historian, genre and portrait painter Vitali (Wassilij) Grigorjewitch Petrov (1828 -1867).In 1850 he recieved academical title "Painter of portrait and historical art" for drawing "Head of boy.."

Literature (in russian):  S.N.Kondakoff "List of Russian Artists. To 245-year anniverssary of Art Academy in St.Petersburg", Moscow , 2002.

 Inscription: signed and dated 1858 lower left 

Technique: oil on canvas. Luxuriousy original period frame.

Measurements: unframed w 19 2/3 " x h 14 3/4" (50 x 37,5 cm ), framed 25 3/4" x 21 1/2" (65,5 x 54,5 cm)

Condition: in very good condition