Portrait of Alexander Pushkin Hermitage ~ Part 05

This is a black and white lithograph portrait of Alexander Pushkin, the renowned Russian poet. He is depicted from the waist up, looking to his right with a slightly pensive expression. His iconic curly hair frames his face, and he sports sideburns. He is dressed in a dark jacket over a white shirt with a prominent necktie. A patterned scarf or shawl is draped over his left shoulder and arm. His arms are crossed, conveying a sense of self-possession and perhaps introspection.
In the background, to Pushkins right, is a partial view of a classical statue of a figure holding a lyre. This statue symbolizes the arts, specifically poetry and music, subtly referencing Pushkins own creative genius and status as a literary artist. The overall impression is one of dignified intellectualism and artistic prominence. The lithograph style, with its fine lines and shading, lends a formal and somewhat somber tone to the portrait. The inscription at the bottom confirms the subjects identity.