Portrait of the artist Sergey Zaryanko
1874
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1874
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
This portrait depicts a man with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt and a dark bow tie. The background is a warm, light brown color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
