Portrait of the Poet Apollon Maikov 1872

"Portrait of the Poet Apollon Maikov" is a realist oil painting by Vasily Perov, completed in 1872. This portrait, currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, depicts the Russian poet Apollon Maikov holding a book and gazing directly at the viewer, capturing his thoughtful and intellectual demeanor. The rich, dark green of Maikov's coat contrasts against the deep red background, highlighting the subject's prominent features and the artistic mastery of Perov, a prominent figure in the Russian realist movement of the 19th century.