Portrait of painter Nikolay V. Sklifosovsky 1919

"Portrait of painter Nikolay V. Sklifosovsky" is a 1919 drawing by Polish artist Zygmunt Waliszewski (1897-1936). The artwork portrays Sklifosovsky, a fellow artist, seated with his arms crossed and looking off to the side. Executed in a loose, expressive style with a pale red wash, the drawing showcases Waliszewski's masterful use of line and tone to capture the likeness and personality of his subject. This work demonstrates Waliszewski's skill in capturing the essence of his subject in a simple yet powerful manner, making it a compelling example of portraiture and figurative art.