The artwork, titled “Portrait of Vera Savvishna Mammoth,” was painted by Viktor Vasnetsov in 1896. Created with oil on canvas, this piece is a part of the Realism art movement and falls under the portrait genre. It is currently located at the Abramtsevo Colony in Sergiyev Posad, Russia.
The artwork depicts a portrait of a young woman named Vera Savvishna Mammoth, rendered with impressive attention to detail and a lifelike quality that embodies the principles of Realism. The subject is dressed in an elegant, light-colored dress with intricate patterns, which contrasts subtly with the dark, lush background of foliage. Her posture is composed, as she holds a branch with leaves in both hands, exuding a serene and contemplative demeanor. The delicate handling of light and shadow, along with the meticulous representation of fabric and texture, reflect Vasnetsov’s mastery in portraiture, making this artwork a fine example of his contribution to Realist art.
