Portrait of Vera Repina 1925

Ilya Repin, a prominent Russian realist painter, created this delicate pencil and charcoal drawing in 1925. “Portrait of Vera Repina” is a study of the artist's daughter, Vera, who is captured in a moment of quiet contemplation. The drawing highlights Repin’s masterful technique, with soft, expressive strokes that bring out the subject's features and the texture of her clothing. The use of light and shadow creates depth and dimension, emphasizing Vera's gentle gaze and serene expression. This intimate portrait exemplifies the artist's keen observation and his ability to convey personality through subtle details, a hallmark of his work.