Portrait of prof. Ivan Shishmanov 1901

"Portrait of prof. Ivan Shishmanov" is a 1901 oil painting by Bulgarian artist Ivan Mrkviсka. The painting is a realistic portrait of Professor Ivan Shishmanov, a prominent Bulgarian figure. The work is notable for its skillful rendering of detail, particularly in the subject's face and hands, which are depicted with a sense of depth and life. The composition is simple, with the subject placed centrally and his gaze directed towards the viewer. Mrkviсka's use of chiaroscuro, or the contrast of light and shadow, adds further depth and realism to the portrait. This work is a fine example of realism within 19th-century Bulgarian art.