This image of Taras Shevchenko is a posthumous portrait of the Ukrainian poet and artist. It was commissioned by Pavel Tretyakov, who sought to gather in his collection portraits of the most prominent representatives of Russian culture. The portrait was created from a photograph and has primarily a documentary character. The artist pays careful attention not only to the poet’s features, but also to his distinctive headdress; the details of the model’s costume help to recreate his image.
State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow