The Major's Marriage Proposal

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "The Major's Marriage Proposal", originally brought to life by the talented Pawel Andreievich Fedotov. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Pawel Andreievich Fedotov and his artistic vision.

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"The Major's Marriage Proposal" is a notable work by renowned Russian painter, Pawel Andreievich Fedotov. Executed in the mid-19th century, this painting encapsulates Fedotov's keen observation of the social realities and human condition of his time, predominantly reflecting the middle classes in Russia.

Pawel Andreievich Fedotov, highly regarded as the "Russian Hogarth," was celebrated for his realist portrayals. "The Major’s Marriage Proposal" vividly mirrors the feverish aspiration for upward social mobility prevalent in the 19th-century Russian society. Also known as 'The Matchmaking of the Major,' the artwork manifests the artist's knack for critique through satirical, dramatic interpretation of bourgeois decorum.

The painting illustrates the scene of a well-to-do Major proposing marriage to a visibly younger woman with an apparent disparity in their social statuses. The major is portrayed as a caricature of the military nobility prevalent in Russian society. The woman, on the other side, represents the emerging bourgeoisie class, caught in the dilemma of social ascent and personal desire.

Employing a gamut of visual cues like body language, facial expressions, and an array of symbolic objects, Fedotov masterfully breathes life into the characters depicted. The vivid detail of every object in the room, from the expensive artifacts to the lady's attire, mirrors the artist's satirical eye for the pseudo-aristocratic pretensions of the upwardly mobile Russian bourgeois of his age.

In the broader spectrum, "The Major’s Marriage Proposal" is a visual commentary on the socio-economic shifts witnessed in 19th-century Russia. Possessing historical relevance, the painting holds a significant place in Russian Realist art and offers in-depth insight into the artist's understanding of his society's norms and conventions.

The artwork resides in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, inviting viewers to reflect upon a bygone era from Russian history and appreciate Fedotov's artistic prowess.

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