Two Georgians by a Giant Wine Jar (Quevri)

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Year: Unknown
Medium: Unknown
Current location: Unknown
Work type: Feasts & supra
Theme: Wine, Vineyards, and Kakheti

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Description

Two Georgians stand beside a giant qvevri.

Cultural Note

The recurrence of these themes can be explained by the fact that Pirosmani was born in Mirzaani, Kakheti, and came from Georgia’s major eastern wine region. Paintings depicting this imagery connect to his biography – vineyard labor, cellars, and the region’s qvevri wine-making culture.