Portrait of V. E. Repin, the Artist's brother 1867

This 1867 portrait, "Portrait of V. E. Repin, the Artist's Brother," by Ilya Repin, portrays the artist's brother Vasilli in a casual pose. The subject is depicted in a simple yet striking red shirt with a patterned vest, seated in a chair against a muted backdrop. Repin's attention to detail and the naturalistic approach to the subject's expression contribute to the realistic quality of this early work, considered one of the most prominent pieces of realism in Russian art. The painting is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.