1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of Vera Nikolayevna Tretyakova is a 1890 oil by Ivan Kramskoi, a Realism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting is a portrait of a woman, Vera Nikolayevna Tretyakova. She is depicted wearing a dark dress with white cuffs and a white headband. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she has a serious expression on her face. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly a studio or a wealthy household. The dark background of the painting helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark areas adds to the overall dramatic effect of the portrait.
Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi (Russian: Иван Николаевич Крамской; 8 June 1837 – 5 April 1887) was a Russian Realist painter and art critic.
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