The artwork, titled “Portrait of Vladimir Vasnetsov, the Artist’s Son,” was created by Viktor Vasnetsov in the year 1899. This work, rendered in oil on canvas, embodies the styles of the Symbolism movement and fits within the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a young boy, Vladimir, is seated and gazing slightly to the side. The portrait presents him in a vivid red garment adorned with blue decorative fasteners. His face, subtly lit and framed by brown hair, conveys a sense of innocence and contemplation. The background is painted in variations of blue and decorated with intricate floral patterns, adding a delicate contrast to the overall composition. The wooden chair on which he sits, visible at the edges, provides a contextual setting, grounding his presence in the scene. The artist’s application of color and brushwork captures both the external likeness and an introspective quality, characteristic of the Symbolist approach.
