Portrait of the Artist Konstantin Savitsky 1871

"Portrait of the Artist Konstantin Savitsky" is a painting by Ivan Kramskoy, a prominent figure in the Russian realist movement, dating back to 1871. The artwork depicts fellow artist Konstantin Savitsky, a close friend of Kramskoy, captured in a simple yet compelling pose against a dark red background. The painting showcases Kramskoy's masterful use of light and shadow, highlighting Savitsky's features with striking realism and conveying a sense of depth and emotion. Currently housed in the Voronezh Regional Museum of Fine Arts, this work exemplifies the artistic trends of the time and offers a glimpse into the world of Russian realist painting.