Portrait of Nicholas II
1900
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1900
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
This painting depicts a man in a military uniform, seated at a table with his hands clasped together. He has dark hair and a beard, and is wearing a gray jacket with red accents on the collar and shoulder. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The man's expression is serious and introspective, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Valentin Serov.