Meal by Aleksey Mikhaĭlovich Korin. A group of people in traditional attire gathered around an outdoor table for a communal meal.

Meal

Aleksey Mikhaĭlovich Korin

1917 · Medium Not Listed

A poignant 1917 genre painting by Aleksey Korin depicting a communal meal in a rustic setting.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Kitchen
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Painted in 1917, Aleksey Korin's "Meal" captures a group of people gathered at long outdoor benches, sharing food. The scene is rich with cultural detail, showing varied traditional headscarves and a sense of shared community against the backdrop of a yellow building and soft garden greenery.