Woman with Easter Eggs
c. 1910 Georgian National Museum
About this artwork
A full-length, frontal portrait of a woman dressed in a long white gown and a white head covering, holding a white plate laden with red Easter eggs. The background is a dark, stylized landscape with green foliage and hints of flowers.
Did you know?
Niko Pirosmani, a self-taught Georgian painter, is renowned for his unique Naïve art style, often depicting scenes from Georgian rural life and culture. This painting, "Woman with Easter Eggs," likely captures a traditional Easter celebration, a significant event in Georgian Orthodox Christianity where eggs are dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ and new life. Pirosmani's art is celebrated for its authenticity and directness, offering a window into the everyday lives and customs of his time.
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Woman with Easter Eggs
Niko Pirosmani, c. 1910
