{"product_id":"portrait-of-a-khakass-woman-vasily-surikov","title":"Portrait of a Khakass Woman - Vasily Surikov","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sensitive portrait of a Khakass woman by the Russian realist painter Vasily Surikov, capturing traditional attire and individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVasily Surikov, a master of Russian historical painting, produced this portrait during his later years. The subject is a woman from the Khakass people, an ethnic group native to the Yenisei River region in Siberia. Surikov, born in Krasnoyarsk, maintained a deep connection to his Siberian roots throughout his career. This work reflects his interest in the diverse cultures of the Russian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sitter is depicted in traditional attire, featuring a dark, voluminous garment and a head covering. Her hands rest in her lap, adorned with several rings, while long braids frame her face. The artist employs a painterly technique, using visible brushstrokes to define the textures of the fabric and the subtle contours of the face. The background remains neutral, ensuring the focus stays on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurikov is primarily known for his large-scale historical compositions, yet his portraiture reveals a keen eye for individual character and ethnographic detail. The palette is dominated by deep, dark tones in the clothing, contrasted against the lighter, muted background. This approach creates a sense of quiet dignity. The painting demonstrates the artist's ability to capture the specific features and cultural markers of his subject without resorting to caricature. It remains a significant example of his late period, where he moved away from complex historical narratives toward more intimate, observational studies of the people he encountered in his travels across Siberia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-knitting-lesson-jean-francois-millet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Knitting Lesson - Jean-François Millet — Jean-François Millet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/haying-grant-wood\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHaying - Grant Wood — Grant Wood\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vasily Surikov","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58410607116623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58410608296271,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58410608329039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58410608361807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58410608394575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58410608427343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58410608460111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58410608492879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58410608525647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58410608558415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58410608591183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58410608623951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-a-Khakass-Woman_Poster_CompositorV1_1786102505734.jpg?v=1786102999","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-a-khakass-woman-vasily-surikov","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}