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Migrant Orphan Selling Blue Snowdrop Flowers in Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
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Migrant Orphan Selling Blue Snowdrop Flowers in Irkutsk, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Migrant Orphan Selling Blue Snowdrop Flowers in Irkutsk, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia. Along the way he created a series of drawings and watercolors of the people and places he encountered. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife
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Boris Vasilievich Smirnov's poignant watercolor painting, "Migrant Orphan Selling Blue Snowdrop Flowers in Irkutsk, 1904," captures the resilience and determination of a young girl during a time of great hardship. Smirnov, a Russian artist, was traveling by prisoner transport from western Russia across Siberia when he created this series of drawings and watercolors. The image depicts a girl in a simple dress and headscarf, standing outside in the snow, selling blue snowdrop flowers from a basket. Her clothing is worn and faded, and her boots, likely galoshes or carriage boots, are muddy from the wet ground. The girl's gaze is fixed on the viewer, a testament to her focus and determination to make a living in the harsh Siberian climate. The blue snowdrop flowers, a symbol of new life and renewal, add a touch of beauty and hope to the image. Smirnov's use of color pencil creates a sense of depth and texture, bringing the scene to life and highlighting the intricacies of the girl's clothing and the delicate flowers. This powerful portrait provides a glimpse into the lives of migrants during a time of great upheaval and serves as a reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure and adapt.
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