Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Troika, painting, Vasily Perov, Russian artist
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Theatre and Media Arts
Abstract
In the summer of 2002 I was introduced to the story behind the painting “Troika.” It is a story of compassion between the classes, as Vasily Perov, the Russian artist who created the masterpiece, is contacted by a peasant woman who is the mother of one of the children featured in the painting. With a loaf of bread and some small coins, she tries to purchase the work from Perov. Having already sold the painting, Perov decides to create a separate painting of the boy when he realizes that the child had since died.
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Corina Kay and Russell, Thomas
(2013)
"Troika: A Collaboration Between Schools,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2333.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2333