Vladimir Egorovich Makovsky (Rus. 1846–1920) was a leading Russian realist painter and one of the central figures of the Peredvizhniki (The Itinerants) movement. He is known for his meticulous depictions of the lives of ordinary people and social issues, blended with humor and satire. He also served as a professor at the Moscow School of Art and a member of the Imperial Academy of Fine Arts. His brother, Konstantin Egorovich Makovsky, was also a prominent Russian painter.

Portrait of a Girl (1893)
This is a bust portrait of a young girl with a serene gaze by the 19th century Russian master, Makovsky. The soft colors and soft brushstrokes create a modest yet powerful presence. This work conveys the inner gaze of this artist, who excelled in social satire, in his later years.