Portrait of the Boy 1875

"Portrait of the Boy" is an 1875 oil painting by Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky, a renowned Russian artist known for his genre scenes and portraits. The painting features a young boy with long dark hair, his hand resting thoughtfully on his head, against a verdant background. The boy's contemplative expression and the loose, expressive brushstrokes characteristic of Makovsky's style create a sense of intimacy and realism.