Portrait of an old woman

The Portrait titled Portrait of an old woman by Russian artist Vasily Perov captures the somber expression and age-lined face of an elderly woman, exemplifying Realism. Painted between 1880 and 1881, this large-format artwork (336.5 × 512 cm) reflects Perov’s mastery in portraying human emotion and character. Despite remaining unfinished due to the artist’s death from tuberculosis in 1882, the painting is a poignant and detailed portrait that emphasizes the dignity of aging. It is housed in the State Tretyakov Gallery, symbolizing a significant contribution to Russian Realism art.