Ivan Kramskoj, 1837 – 1887

Ivan Kramskoj Paintings: The 100 Most Famous Works, Ranked

Ivan Kramskoj's most famous painting is Portret ženske, in the Tretyakovska galerija, Moskva. With Krist v pustinji and Christ in the Wilderness, it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 109 works by Ivan Kramskoj; the 100 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Ivan Kramskoj
Ivan Kramskoj · 1837 – 1887
Born · died
1837 – 1887, Ostrogošk
Movement
Realism
Works in our catalogue
109
Most famous
Portret ženske
Most works at
Tretyakovska galerija

The 10 most famous Ivan Kramskoj paintings

Portret ženske by Ivan Kramskoj
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Portret ženske

Olje na platnu · Tretyakovska galerija, Moskva

avtorja Ivana Kramskoja predstavlja tiho, introspektivno srečanje z mlado žensko. To delo, datirano okoli leta 1885, zajema edinstven trenutek miru. Subjekt gleda z občutkom notranje refleksije, njena prisotnost pa prostor polni z težko, razmišljeno energijo. Gre za študijo značaja in pogleda, kjer se znotrajšnja življenjska izkušnja posameznika zdi, kot bi pritiskala proti površini platna.

Christ in the Wilderness by Ivan Kramskoj
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Christ in the Wilderness

Oil On Canvas

The heavy silence of the desert hangs over Christ in the Wilderness, a profound religious painting that captures a moment of profound spiritual isolation. Created by the Russian artist Ivan Kramskoi, the work emerges from the year 1872. It presents a scene of deep contemplation, where the weight of the divine meets the stark reality of the physical world. The figure of Christ sits amidst a desolate landscape, caught in…

Portrait of a Woman (1885) by Ivan Kramskoj
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Portrait of a Woman

1885 · Oil On Canvas · Tretyakovska galerija, Moskva

The gaze of the sitter in Portrait of a Woman meets the viewer with a quiet, unsettling strength. Painted by the Russian artist Ivan Kramskoi, this work captures a moment of profound stillness. Though the title suggests a specific person, she remains a mystery to history. She is widely recognized as an unknown subject, a woman whose identity remains veiled by time and the artist's own silence. This sense of…

Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna (1881) by Ivan Kramskoj
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Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna

1881 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

The Empress Maria Feodorovna sits in a quiet, commanding stillness, her figure emerging from a dark, indistinct background that pushes her presence into the immediate space of the viewer. She is draped in a gown of luminous whites and creams, the fabric heavy with the weight of silk and the delicate, intricate textures of fine lace. A deep crimson sash cuts across her torso, providing a sharp, singular contrast to…

Portrait of a Girl (1870) by Ivan Kramskoj
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Portrait of a Girl

1870 · Oil On Canvas

In the realm of nineteenth-century Russian Realism, few works capture the delicate intersection of innocence and burgeoning intellect as poignantly as Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy’s Portrait of a Girl. Painted in 1870, this masterpiece transcends a mere physical likeness, offering instead a window into a soul caught in the quiet transition of childhood. The subject, presented within an elegant oval frame that evokes the intimacy of a cherished heirloom, sits with…

Portrait of the Banker Yevgeny Lamansky (1886) by Ivan Kramskoj
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Portrait of the Banker Yevgeny Lamansky

1886 · Oil On Canvas · Ermitaž, Sankt Peterburg

The oil portrait depicts Yevgeny Lamansky, an elderly man seated in a three-quarter length pose. He is positioned slightly off-center within a room defined by a desk and leather-bound books. The subject possesses prominent white mutton-chop whiskers and a smooth silk waistcoat beneath a heavy, dark suit. His hands are positioned near a desk, holding a pen and papers. The lighting originates from the upper left, casting shadows that define…

Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova (1867) by Ivan Kramskoj
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Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova

1867 · Oil On Canvas · Perm State Arts Gallery, Perm

In the quiet, commanding presence of Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy’s Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova, we encounter more than just a likeness; we enter a moment of frozen dignity from the heart of 1867 Russia. The painting serves as a masterful window into the mid-19th century, capturing the essence of a noblewoman whose very posture speaks of an era defined by rigid social hierarchies and refined elegance. As the viewer…

Portrait of the writer Y.F. Samarin (1878) by Ivan Kramskoj
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Portrait of the writer Y.F. Samarin

1878 · Oil On Canvas · Tretyakovska galerija, Moskva

A dignified and somber realist portrait, this work captures a middle-aged man in a moment of quiet introspection. Positioned in a three-quarter length composition, the subject faces the viewer's right, yet his gaze meets the observer with a steady, penetrating clarity. The lighting is low-key, emerging from a shadowy, indistinct background to illuminate the face and a crisp white collar. This chiaroscuro effect creates a profound sense of three-dimensionality, pulling…

Ivan Kramskoj, paintings 11 to 100

Portrait of Pavel Tretyakov (1876) by Ivan Kramskoj
#14

Portrait of Pavel Tretyakov

1876 · Tretyakovska galerija

The Portrait of Pavel Tretyakov is a painting by the artist Ivan Kramskoi. Created in 1876, this work captures the likeness of Pavel Mikhailovich Tretyakov. The oil on…

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Portrait of S.S. Botkin (1882) by Ivan Kramskoj
#15

Portrait of S.S. Botkin

1882 · Tretyakovska galerija

The portrait presents a young man in a bust-length view, positioned slightly off-center against a dark, indistinct background. The subject faces forward, though his gaze is directed toward…

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Herodias (1885) by Ivan Kramskoj
#33

Herodias

1885 · Tretyakovska galerija

A somber psychological tension defines this oil on canvas, capturing the grim aftermath of a biblical execution. The composition centers on a seated woman, her gaze cast downward…

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Sergey Botkin (1881) by Ivan Kramskoj
#34

Sergey Botkin

1881 · Tretyakovska galerija

This realistic portrait of Sergey Botkin was painted by Ivan Kramskoi in 1881. It presents the subject in a three-quarter length view, capturing a sense of quiet authority…

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Arkhip Kuindzhi (1872) by Ivan Kramskoj
#35

Arkhip Kuindzhi

1872 · Tretyakovska galerija

This oil portrait by Ivan Kramskoi depicts the artist Arkhip Kuindzhi. Created in 1872, the work presents a bust-length view of the subject. The composition positions Kuindzhi slightly…

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Poet Apollon Maikov Fishing by Ivan Kramskoj
#47

Poet Apollon Maikov Fishing

In the quiet intersection of nature and intellect, Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy’s Poet Apollon Maikov Fishing offers a profound window into the contemplative spirit of the nineteenth century. This…

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Bouquet of Flowers. Phlox (1884) by Ivan Kramskoj
#50

Bouquet of Flowers. Phlox

1884 · Tretyakovska galerija

In this quiet arrangement, we find Bouquet of Flowers. Phlox, a work created by the Russian artist Ivan Kramskoi. Painted in 1884, the piece offers a moment of…

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Self­Portrait 1 by Ivan Kramskoj
#51

Self­Portrait 1

In the quiet intensity of Self-Portrait 1, we are not merely looking at a likeness, but peering into the very psyche of Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy, one of the…

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Water Nymphs (1871) by Ivan Kramskoj
#56

Water Nymphs

1871 · Tretyakovska galerija

The Water Nymphs painting by Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy is a captivating piece of art that showcases the artist's skill in capturing the beauty of nature and the human…

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Ivan Kramskoj's paintings by period

The subjects Ivan Kramskoj painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Ivan Kramskoj's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Ivan Kramskoj Paintings from this list
Tretyakovska galerija, MoskvaTretyakovska galerija Moskva 38 Portret ženske, Krist v pustinji, Portrait of a Woman
Ermitaž, Sankt PeterburgErmitaž Sankt Peterburg 6 Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, Portrait of the Banker Yevgeny Lamansky, Portrait of Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden
Kramskoy Museum of Fine Arts, VoronezhKramskoy Museum of Fine Arts Voronezh 5 In the country. Siverskaya, Portrait of the Artist Konstantin Savitsky, Suburb of Paris. The Bois de Boulogne
Državni ruski muzej, St. PeterburgDržavni ruski muzej St. Peterburg 5 Portrait of the Publisher and Publicist Alexey Suvorin, Portrait of V. S. Solovyov, Mina Moiseyev
Perm State Arts Gallery, PermPerm State Arts Gallery Perm 2 Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova, Portrait of Roftopulo O.A.
Kiev National Picture Gallery, KyivKiev National Picture Gallery Kyiv 2 Mina moiseev
Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts, YekaterinburgYekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts Yekaterinburg 1 Portrait of a Woman
Feodosia National Gallery I. K. Aivazovsky, FeodosiiaFeodosia National Gallery I. K. Aivazovsky Feodosiia 1 Portrait of I.K. Aivazovsky

Ivan Kramskoj's most famous painting of each decade

  1. 1860s
    Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova (1867) by Ivan Kramskoj
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    Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova

    Age 23 – 32 · Perm State Arts Gallery

    In the quiet, commanding presence of Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy’s Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova, we encounter more than just a likeness; we enter a moment of frozen…

  2. 1870s
    Portrait of a Girl (1870) by Ivan Kramskoj
    Rank 6 / 100

    Portrait of a Girl

    Age 33 – 42

    In the realm of nineteenth-century Russian Realism, few works capture the delicate intersection of innocence and burgeoning intellect as poignantly as Ivan Nikolaevich Kramskoy’s Portrait of a Girl.…

  3. 1880s
    Portrait of a Woman (1885) by Ivan Kramskoj
    #4 of 100

    Portrait of a Woman

    Age 43 – 50 · Tretyakovska galerija

    The gaze of the sitter in Portrait of a Woman meets the viewer with a quiet, unsettling strength. Painted by the Russian artist Ivan Kramskoi, this work captures…

Questions about Ivan Kramskoj's paintings

What is Ivan Kramskoj's most famous painting?Show the answer

Portret ženske, Tretyakovska galerija, Moskva. Next come Krist v pustinji and Christ in the Wilderness.

What are the top 10 paintings by Ivan Kramskoj?Show the answer

Portret ženske, Krist v pustinji, Christ in the Wilderness, Portrait of a Woman, Portrait of Empress Maria Feodorovna, Portrait of a Girl, Portrait of the Banker Yevgeny Lamansky, Somnambula, Portrait of Princess Catherine Alekseevny Vasilchikova and Portrait of the writer Y.F. Samarin. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many paintings did Ivan Kramskoj make?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 109 works by Ivan Kramskoj, dated from 1866 to 1886.

Where are Ivan Kramskoj's most famous paintings?Show the answer

Most of them are in Tretyakovska galerija (Moskva), Ermitaž (Sankt Peterburg) and Kramskoy Museum of Fine Arts (Voronezh). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Ivan Kramskoj paint the most famous works?Show the answer

In 1870s: 19 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Portrait of a Girl.

What are Ivan Kramskoj's earliest and latest famous paintings?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Portrait of the Artist Nikolai Dmitrievich Dmitriev-Orenburg (1866), the latest Portrait of the Banker Yevgeny Lamansky (1886).

What did Ivan Kramskoj paint most often?Show the answer

Portrait (30), Russian art (15) and Man (14), among the 100 works on this page.

What medium did Ivan Kramskoj use most?Show the answer

Oil On Canvas: 42 of the 100 works on this page.

Which art movement does Ivan Kramskoj belong to?Show the answer

Realism, as the paintings on this page show.

Which Ivan Kramskoj paintings can I see at the Tretyakovska galerija?Show the answer

Portret ženske, Krist v pustinji and Portrait of a Woman are among the 30 works on this page held by the Tretyakovska galerija, Moskva.

Can I buy a reproduction of a Ivan Kramskoj painting?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

About Ivan Kramskoj

Duša ruskega realizma: Življenje in dediščina Ivana Kramskoja

Ivan Nikolaevič Kramskoj, rojen 27. maja 1837 v mirnem mestu Ostrogožsk, stoji kot monumentalna figura v panorami ruske umetnostne zgodovine. Njegovo življenje je zaznamovalo intelektualno navdušenje in neomajna predanost umetniškim načelom, utemeljenim v socialnem realizmu, kar je pustilo neizbrisen pečat tako na njegove sodobnike kot na prihodnje generacije. Kramskojove zgodnje leto, oblikovane v regiji Voronej, so bila zaznamovana z vz تربationom, potopljeno v intelektualno radovednost in globoko vpletenost v vzrastajoče ideje ruske revolucionarne demokracije. Pod vplivom radikalnih mislecev svojega časa, kot sta Černiševski in Herzen, je sprejel prepričanje, da ima umetnost moralno obveznost – dolžnost, da iskreno odraža družbo in zagovarja njeno izboljšanje.

To globoko prepričanje o transformativni moči umetnosti ga je popeljalo do Sankt Peterburške akademije lepih umetnosti, vendar je prav tam njegov upornostni duh resnično vzplati. Kramskoj je postal znan po vodstvu “Ah, upor četrnaštih,” zgodovinskem študentskem ustanku proti omejujočim in zastarelim umetniškim standardom akademije. Ta dejanje upora je privedlo do njegove izključitve, vendar njegovi talenta ni ugasilo, temveč je utrdilo njegovo predanost neodvisnemu izražanju. Pod vodstvom mentorjev, kot je bil Mihail Borisovič Tulinov, ki je prepoznal njegov vzrastajoči genij, je Kramskoj začel utrtati pot, ki ga je na koncu pripeljala do vloge stebra gibanja Peredvizhniki, znanega tudi kot gibanje Brodnikov.

Vizionar gibanja Peredvizhniki

Nastanek gibanja Peredvizhniki je označil odločilno križnico v Kramskojevi umetniški poti. Skupaj z velikani, kot je bil Ilja Repin, je zavrnil uradno pokojnino in poučevalnost Imperialne akademije v korist bolj demokratičnega in družbeno zavestnega pristopa k slikarstvu. Njegovo del je postalo nosil za družbeno kritiko, ki je zajemalo psihološko globino ruskega ljudstva in ostre realnosti njihovega obstoja. Kramskoj ni bil le slikar, temveč tudi globok umetnostni kritik in voditelj, ki je oblikoval estetski diskurs svojega časa z sposobnostjo združevanja tehnične mojstraštva z intenzivno čustveno resonanco.

Njegov repertoar zaznamuje izjemna vsestranost, ki sega od globoko introspektivnih do simbolično veličastnih motivov:

  • Samoportretiranje: V delih, kot je Samoportret 1, uporablja Kramskoj sogičen in introspektiven realističen slog. Globina njegovega pogleda vabi gledalca v duševni stik z umetnikovo lastno psiho, ujet v težo njegovih intelektualnih bremen.
  • Religiozno in simbolno mojstrastvo: Njegovo vrhunsko delo, Krist na pustinji (1872), služi kot pretretljivo raziskovanje osamljenosti in vere. Skozi dramatično svetlobo in globoko simboliko prikazuje Jezusovo duhovno borba, s čimer je ustvaril del, ki ostaja stebro ruske umetnosti.
  • Romantični realizem: V delu Vodni nimfe (1871) Kramskoj dokazuje svojo sposobnost zajema mirnih figur in narave skozi bogate barve in mehkejši, bolj romantičiziran realistični pogled, s čimer dokazuje, da lahko njegova družbena zavest koeksistira z estetsko lepoto.

Zgodovinski pomen in trajni vpliv

Kramskojev prispevek k umetnosti sega daleč presega platno. Kot organizator in kritik je zagotovil intelektualno strukturo, na kateri je bil zgrajen ruski realizem. Verjel je, da mora biti umetnik priča svojemu času – vlogo, ki jo je izpolnil z nepremočljivo integriteto. Njegova sposobnost navigiranja skozi kompleksnosti političnih prevratov, ob ohranjanju fokusa na človeško stanje, je omogočila, da so njegova dela presegla takojšnjo politiko 19. stoletja.

Dediščina Ivana Nikolaeviča Kramskoja se skriva v samem tkivu ruske identitete. Z zagovarjanjem resnice o splošni izkušnji in izzivanjem elitizma akademskih institucij je pomagal demokratizirati umetnost in jo naredil za orodje narodnega razmišljanja. Danes njegova dela še vedno očarajo občodij po vsem svetu in ponujajo okno v obdobje intenzivne duhovne in družbene transformacije. Njegovo življenje ostaja spomenik ideji, da lahko umetnost, ko se uporablja s pogumom in resnico, služi kot močan katalizator sprememb.

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