Portrait of the Stasov children Konstantin Makovsky (1839-1915)

The painting depicts three young children, likely siblings, in what appears to be an indoor setting with lush foliage in the background and an ornate chair.
On the left, a young boy with blonde hair is seated on a rocking horse toy. He wears a red tunic with intricate gold trim and black pants. His gaze is directed forward with a somewhat serious or questioning expression.
In the center and slightly behind, an older girl with long blonde hair and a serene expression is dressed in a bright yellow, ruffled dress. Her arms are resting on her lap.
To the right, another girl with reddish-blonde hair and a more direct, somewhat solemn, gaze is seated in a plush, elaborately carved armchair. She wears a white dress with a light blue sash around her waist and white stockings.
The overall atmosphere is one of domesticity and childhood, yet the childrens expressions carry a certain gravitas, especially for their age. The rich textures of their clothing, the ornate furniture, and the dimly lit, somewhat wild background (suggesting perhaps a conservatory or large potted plants) contribute to a sense of wealth and perhaps a touch of melancholy or pensiveness despite their youth. The children are posed formally, as was common in portraits of the era, but the artist has managed to capture individual personalities and a subtle emotional depth.