Who? | Nikolay Kasatkin | 1897

Who? (1897) by Nikolay Kasatkin shows a tense domestic scene charged with emotion and uncertainty. A soldier has returned from service and confronts his wife, who sits protectively with a child at her side. Rather than asking why, his question — implied by the title — is who, shifting the focus from blame toward a search for the man responsible.

The painting invites a more sympathetic reading: his anger appears restrained and heavy, directed not at his wife but at the person who may have harmed her. She is dressed in white, a detail often interpreted as a symbol of innocence and virtue, reinforcing the sense of vulnerability in the scene. Through subdued colours and naturalistic gestures, Kasatkin turns a private moment into a powerful psychological drama, leaving viewers to decide where guilt, compassion, and understanding truly lie.

Print:

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- All prints include a .25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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Sizes:

14 x 11 Inches = 35.5 cm x 28 cm

20 x 16 Inches = 50.8 cm x 40.6 cm