Finance Minister V.N. Kokovtsoff 1906

"Finance Minister V.N. Kokovtsoff" is a 1906 portrait by Russian artist Boris Kustodiev. The artwork depicts Kokovtsoff, the Russian Minister of Finance from 1904 to 1914, in a dark, bold style. This portrait exemplifies Kustodiev's signature style, featuring expressive brushstrokes, strong contrasts, and a focus on detail, particularly in the subject's face and hands. The stark black background and the subject's prominent features create a sense of weight and authority, characteristic of portraiture during the early 20th century.