Konstantin Korovin painted the painting Hostess. A woman with wine in 1897. In the center of the composition is a cheerful woman, holding with one hand a woven basket with a huge bottle of wine, and with the other - a glass with a scarlet drink.

Everything in the picture is imbued with the fragrant aroma of the south. The main character of the picture is dressed in a colorful outfit: a bright red skirt, a white blouse and a colorful jacket. Leaning against the wall, she sits on a wooden bench. The woman has a southern appearance: dark skin, brown eyes and dark hair. The hostess' pose, her facial expression, the tilt of her head give the impression that the artist was painting his model during their lively conversation. Konstantin Korovin sought to capture the occasional moment and convey the instantaneous impression in his painting.

Konstantin Korovin is considered to be the first Russian Impressionist. His delicate landscapes and lyrical portraits have replaced the genre of realism. Korovin was one of the participants in the creative association of painters of the early 20th century Union of Russian Artists. Members of that community were looking for a new format to express their perception of life. With the help of saturated colors, washed-out images and discontinuous strokes, the painters conveyed their admiration for the beauty of nature and the human soul.

Konstantin Korovin’s work influenced a whole range of Russian landscape painters: Stanislav Zhuchkovsky, Ivan Petrovichev, Leonard Turzhansky. In the collection of the museum there are three paintings by Konstantin Korovin.