Actor Alexander Lensky Pavlovich as Petruchio inShakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew " 1883

Ivan Kramskoy’s 1883 portrait, "Actor Alexander Lensky Pavlovich as Petruchio in Shakespeare’s "Taming of the Shrew", depicts the Russian actor Alexander Lensky as Petruchio, a character from Shakespeare’s play "The Taming of the Shrew". The painting exemplifies Kramskoy’s realist style, capturing the actor’s likeness with meticulous detail. The painting’s composition focuses on Lensky’s face and upper body, evoking the intensity and drama of the character. This portrait, currently housed at the Tretyakov Gallery, showcases Kramskoy’s mastery of capturing emotion and character through his brushwork.