Portrait of Sofia Sergeyevna Botkina was painted by Ivan Kramskoi in 1879, using oil on canvas. The work measures 93 by 71 centimeters and is part of the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery, where it is held under inventory number 24245. The portrait belongs to the genre of formal portraiture, a significant aspect of Kramskoi’s mature period. The painting presents Sofia Sergeyevna Botkina seated against a plain, warm brown background.

She is depicted wearing a dark dress with lace-trimmed cuffs and collar, her hands gently clasped in her lap, and a ring visible on her finger. The light falls softly across her face, highlighting her fair complexion and direct gaze. The restrained palette and careful rendering of textures, such as the lace and upholstery, are characteristic of Kramskoi’s attention to psychological presence and detail. This portrait was completed during a period when Ivan Kramskoi was a leading figure among Russian realist painters and portraitists.

The work remains in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, which houses a significant collection of Kramskoi’s works. The painting is representative of the artist’s approach to portraiture in the late 19th century, focusing on individuality and character within a sober, intimate setting.