Platonov H. P.
“Peasant Girl” (1876) Russia
In this painting we see a peasant girl who has prepared to eat her rustic breakfast. Her meal consists of a plate of milk and a slice of rye bread.
However, the little peasant has a misfortune - she accidentally touches the plate with her elbow and spills the milk, reducing her already meager meal.
The little girl's face is full of frustration and confusion. She holds the spoon to her breast and waits to see what she will get for her mistake. She looks questioningly at the invisible adult, waiting to see if she will be punished or not.
