Portrait of E.Makovsky, Artist's Father 1856

Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky's "Portrait of E. Makovsky, Artist's Father" (1856) is a realistic portrait of the artist's father, E. Makovsky, depicted playing a guitar. The painting captures a moment of intimate musicality, highlighting Makovsky's father's gentle demeanor and his love for music. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the guitar and the subtle play of light and shadow on the subject's face. The warm color palette and the intimate composition create a sense of personal connection between the viewer and the subject.