Antique 19th Century Russian Oil Painting Peasant at the Front of the Cottage

This is an antique 19th-century Russian oil painting on a metal panel, possibly iron. The painting is titled “Russian Peasant Conversation at the Front of the Cottage.” It portrays a scene where two Russian peasants converse at the front of a lodge. Two boys are also present in the painting, attentively listening to the conversation. The attire of the peasants is typical of Russian clothing.
We are selling two paintings with the same theme, both painted by the same artist. Although they were bought as a pair, they are being sold individually. The catalog number of the other painting is R187.
 
DIMENSIONS: 27.5 cm x 22.1 cm (10.83 inches x 8.7 inches)
 
CONDITION: The painting is in its original condition since it was acquired and has not undergone any restorations. The surface of the painting has a thick and uneven varnish layer with a network of fine cracks visible beneath it, a common feature in most aged oil paintings that have not been restored. The edges of the painting have holes for mounting, and the upper left and lower right corners are slightly bent.