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Mendiant Russe , ca. 1890-1906 Beggars,Men,Russia (Federation)

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017660941/

The image is a sepia-toned photograph depicting an elderly male with a full beard and mustache, standing in what appears to be a natural outdoor setting. He's dressed in traditional Russian peasant attire from the late 19th or early 20th century: a thick woolen jacket adorned with multiple layers of fabric, including fur trim for warmth; rugged pants that seem to be made of heavy woven material; and sturdy boots indicative of practical footwear designed for outdoor work. His hands are occupied holding what looks like an empty wooden bowl in his left hand, while the right holds onto another item not entirely visible from this perspective.

The background is a softly blurred mix of greenery, suggesting he's standing amidst trees or shrubbery with fallen leaves on the ground around him, which could indicate autumn. The lighting and shadows suggest natural sunlight filtering through the foliage above. At the bottom left corner of the photograph are inscriptions that read "8940.P.Z.MENDI" at the top followed by another line in Cyrillic script, likely indicating a reference or catalog number for this image within a collection.

The overall ambiance is one of historical authenticity and simplicity, capturing a moment from Russian rural life during an earlier period.

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