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The Student, by Nikolai Yaroshenko, oil, 1891

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The Student is a 1891 oil by Nikolai Yaroshenko, a Realism work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Nikolai Yaroshenko
When & what style?
1891 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man dressed in dark attire, including a hat and a scarf wrapped around his neck. He is set against a muted background. The man's face is the focal point of the painting, with his eyes cast downward. His facial expression is contemplative, suggesting a sense of introspection. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. Look up the artist Nikolai Yaroshenko next.

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Artist

Nikolai Yaroshenko

Nikolai Alexandrovich Yaroshenko (Russian: Николай Александрович Ярошенко; Ukrainian: Микола Олександрович Ярошенко, romanized: Mykola Oleksandrovych Yaroshenko; 13 December 1846 – 7 July 1898) was a Russian painter of Ukrainian origin.

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