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PEASANT GIRL, c1910. A Ukrainian peasant girl
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PEASANT GIRL, c1910. A Ukrainian peasant girl
PEASANT GIRL, c1910.
A Ukrainian peasant girl. Photographed c1910 by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii
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1910 Babushka Costume Fence Gorskii Kerchief Mikhailovich Peasant Prokudin Prokudin Gorskii Rural Russia Russian Sergei Traditional Ukraine Ukrainian Turn Of Century
PEASANT GIRL, c1910 - A Glimpse into Ukrainian Rural Life
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph transports us back in time to the early 20th century, offering a rare glimpse into the life of a Ukrainian peasant girl. Taken by renowned photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii around 1910, this portrait captures the essence of traditional rural Ukraine. The young girl sits gracefully on a log against an old wooden fence, her eyes fixed on something beyond our view. Dressed in authentic Ukrainian attire, she wears a babushka (kerchief) that covers her head and frames her delicate face. Her clothing reflects the simplicity and practicality of peasant life during that era. Prokudin-Gorskii's masterful composition highlights both the subject's individuality and her connection to nature. The rustic exterior setting evokes a sense of tranquility while emphasizing her humble origins. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the turn-of-the-century Ukraine, where agricultural communities thrived amidst vast landscapes. As we gaze upon this timeless photograph, we are transported to an era long gone but not forgotten—a period marked by tradition and resilience. It is through images like these that we can appreciate the rich cultural heritage preserved within each frame captured by Prokudin-Gorskii's lens.
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