Portrait of Ivan Goncharov was painted by Ivan Kramskoi in 1874. The work depicts the Russian novelist Ivan Goncharov, who was a prominent literary figure in the 19th century. Created in oil on canvas, this portrait dates from a period when Kramskoi was recognized for his skill in capturing the likenesses of notable contemporaries. The painting shows Goncharov seated in a wooden armchair, facing forward with his body slightly turned to the viewer’s left.

He wears a dark suit with a waistcoat and a white shirt, and a watch chain is visible across his vest. The background is plain and subdued, focusing attention on the sitter’s face, which is rendered with careful attention to detail, particularly in the hair and mustache. The lighting is soft, highlighting the subject’s forehead and hands, while the palette is dominated by muted earth tones. Portraits of intellectuals and public figures were a significant genre in Russian art of the late 19th century, reflecting the era’s interest in individual character and social status.

Kramskoi was a leading portraitist of the Russian Realist movement, and this 1874 work is an example of his mature style. The painting is documented as having been created in 1874, but further details about its commission, provenance, or current collection are not recorded in the available sources.