Portrait of a Woman 1887

Ilya Repin's "Portrait of a Woman" (1887) is a striking example of his realist style. The painting depicts a young woman with a delicate floral adornment in her hair, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a sense of quiet introspection. Repin, renowned for his meticulous detail and emotionally charged portraits, captures the subject's inner life with a nuanced palette and subtle brushstrokes, leaving a lasting impression on the observer.