Portrait of Pavel Tretyakov was painted by Ivan Kramskoi in 1876, using oil on canvas. The work measures 59.5 by 49 centimeters and is held in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. It depicts Pavel Tretyakov, the notable Russian art collector and founder of the gallery that bears his name.

The portrait was created during a period when Kramskoi was a leading figure among the Peredvizhniki, a group of realist artists in Russia. The painting presents a half-length view of Tretyakov against a dark, indistinct background, focusing attention on the sitter’s face and upper torso. Tretyakov is shown with a full beard and contemplative expression, his gaze directed slightly downward. The light source comes from the left, illuminating the right side of his face and highlighting the texture of his hair and beard.

Kramskoi uses a restrained palette dominated by browns and blacks, with subtle modeling to convey the sitter’s features and the texture of his clothing. The portrait was made at a time when Tretyakov was actively building his collection of Russian art, and it reflects both the personal connection between artist and patron and the importance of portraiture in Russian cultural life of the period. The painting has remained in the Tretyakov Gallery, where it forms part of the institution’s core collection. It is recognized as a significant example of Kramskoi’s portraiture and his collaboration with leading figures in Russian art and society.