Portrait of the Writer A. N. Strugovshchikov
1840
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1840
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
This portrait depicts a man sitting in a red chair, dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and black bow tie. His right hand rests on the arm of the chair, while his left hand is placed on his lap. The background of the painting is a warm, brown color. The subject's face is illuminated, with a subtle shadow cast on the right side of his face. His hair is dark and neatly styled. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject appearing lost in thought. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Karl Bryullov.