Russian Art
Pokhitonov, I. P.
"Lev Nicholaevich Tolstoy, Portrait". 1905
Notes: Portrait of Lev Nicholaevich Tolstoy (1828-1910) sitting on the terrace.
This fine portrait of one of the greatest Russian writers suggests the author's humanity by bathing him in what might be termed bright shadow. Tolstoy is as engaging as a well-loved grandfather and seems to welcome the viewer's gaze.
