Nikolai Nevrev - The Market

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Nikolai Nevrev (1830-1904) - The Market

Russian 6k Stamp Issued 1980

to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of his birth

This is the most famous painting from Nevrev, as it depicts a market where serfs were being sold as slaves.  The painting was completed in 1866, shortly after serfdom was abolished in Russia.  The painter was critical of the church in other parts of his work.  

This is one of a series of four art related stamps that were issued in Russia in 1980.