This oil painting depicts a detailed still life arrangement, characteristic of a traditional Russian tea ceremony setup, presented in a domestic context, referencing the culture of Voronezh, Russia

This oil painting depicts a detailed still life arrangement, characteristic of a traditional Russian tea ceremony setup, presented in a domestic context, referencing the culture of Voronezh, Russia. The composition is viewed from a high angle, showcasing numerous objects arranged on a patterned tablecloth. Central to the image is a large, polished brass samovar, with a small white ceramic teapot, decorated with a floral pattern, resting on its top heating ring. To the upper left, a clear glass bottle with a cork stopper is positioned next to a draped white fabric. Below this, a small white ceramic creamer or pitcher is visible next to a white plate holding approximately seven pink, swirled meringues or zephyr cookies. In the upper right section, a bundle of dried wheat stalks, a large white decorative plate, and a small cluster of dark berries or flowers are arranged. Adjacent to the right side of the samovar, a light-colored ceramic pitcher containing a dark-handled utensil, a darker ceramic pot, and a string of coiled, ring-shaped *sushki* (bread rings) are present. The foreground contains an assortment of items: to the lower left, several walnuts are scattered alongside two silver-toned serving utensils, including a ladle, and a small, reflective golden bowl with a spoon inside. To the lower right, a white ceramic mug, a dark teacup filled with a dark liquid (tea) and a spoon, another small dark decorative cup, a clear glass tumbler, and numerous white sugar cubes scattered individually are arranged. All objects are positioned on a dark tablecloth featuring an intricate, repeating light-colored geometric or abstract pattern, which partially covers a lighter, textured surface. No human figures are depicted.