Portrait of Ilya Repin was painted in 1876 by Ivan Kramskoi using oil on canvas. The work presents a half-length depiction of the artist Ilya Repin, who stands against a dark, unadorned background. Repin is shown with a direct, contemplative gaze, his head slightly tilted, and his dark hair and beard rendered with careful attention to texture. The figure is dressed in a dark suit with a waistcoat, white collar, and a watch chain visible at his waist.

The subdued palette emphasizes naturalistic flesh tones and the subtle play of light across the face and clothing. The plain background and soft modeling of the sitter’s features create a sense of immediacy and psychological presence, characteristic of Kramskoi’s portrait style. Painted during a period when Russian artists increasingly focused on realism and individual character, this portrait reflects the close professional relationships within the Russian art world of the late 19th century. The painting is currently held in a Russian public collection, as documented in the state catalogue, and is dated precisely to 1876.