Portrait of the Artist I.K. Aivazovsky 

This realist portrait by Ivan Kramskoy depicts the Russian seascape painter Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky. The artwork, likely painted during Aivazovsky's lifetime, showcases the artist's artistic practice, with a palette knife held in his right hand, suggesting his focus on maritime scenes. The composition is straightforward, highlighting Aivazovsky's face and expression, and the use of dark tones against a plain background further emphasizes his presence. This piece provides insight into the life and work of a prominent Russian artist.