Kramskoi powerfully said of this piece: "Some people have said it is not known who this woman is. Is she decent, or does she sell herself? But within her is an entire epoch."
'Portrait of an Unknown Woman' caused a sensation when first exhibited. Painted by Ivan Kramskoi in 1883 at the height of his fame, when he was working with the likes of Czar Alexander III and his wife Maria Feodorovna. This depiction was titled 'unknown', and the subject was not mentioned in any letter or diary entries, which has lead to huge speculation and contributed to the controversy of the piece at the time.
Critics condemned what they saw as a depiction of a 'haughty' and 'immoral' woman. Many assumed that she was a prostitute, with one critic described the painting as a portrayal of "a coquette in a carriage". Another described it as "a provocatively beautiful woman, all in velvet and fur, throwing you a sneeringly sensuous glance from a luxurious carriage – is this not one of the effluvia of big cities that allow contemptible women dressed in outfits purchased for the price of their female chastity onto the streets".
Now produced 100% combed cotton, this laid-back silhouette features a wind-resistant snap collar adorned with a matt metal button. The faded fabric detailed with a distressed finish makes it the perfect choice for an effortless, cool street look.
Snap button collar
Drop shoulders
Ribbed and distressed cuffs and hem
Wahsed effect
Loose fit
100% cotton
Pre-shrunk
Washed and distressed, easy to fade
Fabric weight: 380g/m²
Side-seamed construction
Taped neck and shoulders
Double-stitched ribbed cuffs and hem
Front kangaroo pocket
Wash on the reverse side with neutral detergents. Do not soak, expose to the sun, and bleach. Iron, steam, or tumble dry at low temperature(max 30℃ or 90℉). Slight floating color may occur during initial washing. It is recommended to wash with clothes of similar color.
