Portrait of Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden was painted by Ivan Kramskoi in 1881, during the later period of the artist’s career. The work is an oil on canvas measuring 104.5 by 79.5 cm and was created in Russia. The portrait depicts Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden, a prominent military figure, and is today held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum (inventory ЭРЖ-243). The painting presents Count Heiden in formal military attire, adorned with richly detailed gold epaulettes, a sash, and multiple medals and decorations, all rendered with meticulous attention to texture and material.

The sitter is shown from the waist up, facing forward with his hands clasped, his head turned slightly to the viewer’s left. The background is a deep, unadorned brown, which sets off the figure’s pale face and grey beard, as well as the striking blue sash. Kramskoi’s use of light accentuates the sitter’s facial features and the intricate surfaces of his uniform, emphasizing the dignity and status of the subject. The portrait was created at a time when official portraiture played a significant role in the Russian Empire, often used to commemorate high-ranking officials and members of the aristocracy.

Ivan Kramskoi was a leading figure of the Russian realist movement and was frequently commissioned for portraits of notable personalities. The painting has remained in Russia and is now part of the Hermitage Museum’s collection, where it is catalogued under inventory number ЭРЖ-243.