Head of a Man 1882

"Head of a Man" is an oil on canvas portrait created by Russian artist Ilya Repin in 1882. The painting, currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, is a masterful example of Repin's expressive brushstrokes and the realistic portrayal of his subject. The painting's intimate scale and the subject's direct gaze draw the viewer into a close encounter with the individual, highlighting Repin's focus on capturing human emotion and personality.