A young woman seated in an armchair is the subject of Portrait of a Woman, painted in 1881 by Ivan Kramskoi. She is depicted in a white dress, absorbed in reading a book, with her figure illuminated by a soft, focused light that contrasts with the dark, indistinct background. The composition centers her quiet concentration, with careful attention to the textures of her dress, the patterned shawl draped over the chair, and the subtle play of light across her face and hands. The painting is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 92.5 by 71.5 centimeters.

The artist employs a restrained color palette dominated by whites, creams, and earth tones, with the red and gold of the shawl providing visual warmth. The brushwork is precise, especially in the rendering of fabric and skin, contributing to the intimate, contemplative mood of the scene. Portrait of a Woman is held by the Yekaterinburg Museum of Fine Arts (inventory Ж-934). The work belongs to the genre of portraiture, a significant focus in Russian art of the late nineteenth century, and reflects the interest of Ivan Kramskoi in representing individual character and inner life.

The painting dates from a period when Kramskoi was an influential figure among the Peredvizhniki, a group dedicated to realistic art and the depiction of contemporary Russian society.