In the Café

Description

Author: Leontiyev, Leonid. 1913-1983
A genre composition rendered by incorporating distinct characteristics of the Soviet Modernism’s “Severe Style” alongside decorative graphic elements. In the foreground, positioned behind the counter, a smiling young saleswoman is depicted wearing a crisp work uniform and a white cap. Arranged on the shelves before and beside her are glasses filled with drinks, bottles, and plates of food, defining the lively ambiance of a café. The fresh color scheme-built on the harmony of white garments with vivid red, yellow, and blue accents of the tableware against a red-and-white checkered background-combined with a generalized, decorative treatment of form, imbues the artwork with an atmosphere of candid purity and buoyant optimism.