Portrait of Dr. Sergei Petrovich Botkin 1880

"Portrait of Dr. Sergei Petrovich Botkin" is a realist oil painting by Ivan Kramskoy, a prominent figure in the Peredvizhniki movement, created in 1880. The painting depicts Dr. Botkin, a well-known Russian physician, with striking realism and detail. Kramskoy's use of chiaroscuro, a technique of strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and drama to the portrait, highlighting Dr. Botkin's presence and intellectual gravity. The painting's somber palette and the subtle suggestion of Dr. Botkin's profession through his attire further enhance the overall impression of the portrait.