Portrait of writer Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin. Study. 1883

This oil painting by Ilya Repin, titled "Portrait of writer Vsevolod Mikhailovich Garshin. Study.", is a close-up portrait of the Russian writer, Vsevolod Garshin, with a focus on his face and beard. Completed in 1883, the portrait captures Garshin's contemplative expression against a dark, blue background, highlighting his solemn and intense gaze. This study, now residing at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, showcases Repin's mastery of capturing individual personalities through vivid brushstrokes and expressive details.