Head of red-headed man 1885

"Head of red-headed man" is an 1885 painting by Russian artist Vasily Polenov. The artwork depicts a man with a red beard and mustache, his head turned to the side, wearing a white turban, against a neutral background. The portrait is likely a study of a man from the region where Polenov traveled. The artist’s use of impasto, visible in the beard and the turban, adds to the realism of the piece. Polenov is known for his historical and genre paintings and his works often depicted everyday life.