Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 128 works by Alexei Harlamov in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Alexei Harlamov's most famous painting is Summertime (1890). Portrait of a young girl (25) (1884) and Sisters (1888) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 128 works by Alexei Harlamov in our catalog, the gallery presents the 100 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
The painting titled Summertime is a work by the Russian artist Alexei Alexeivich Harlamoff. This portrait features a young woman positioned centrally against a dark, indistinct background. She is depicted holding a bouquet of flowers in her hands, with red flowers also visible within the composition. The subject is rendered with a focus on the texture of her hair, the fall of her blue dress, and the subtle nuances of…
A young girl meets the viewer with a quiet smile. Her long red hair falls against a dark, simple dress, creating a sharp contrast that draws the eye to her face. A single strand of pearls rests against her neck, catching a soft light. The background remains muted and atmospheric, pushing her presence into the foreground. She exists in a space of deep shadows and golden tones.
A woman with long red hair holds a baby against the weight of the moment. She sits in a space where light finds the soft curve of a cheek and the delicate texture of skin. Beside her, another woman watches, her gaze a silent anchor in the composition. In the background, the presence of others fades into a muted atmosphere, leaving only the immediate, breathing reality of the two women…
In this 1910 portrait, we find ourselves in a modest domestic space, observing a young girl seated in a chair. She is dressed in a pink gown, her hands resting in her lap as she occupies the center of the composition. The room around her feels lived-in and unpretentious, featuring a dining table to the left and another chair positioned in the background. A small bird perches quietly on the…
Alexei Harlamoff’s 1875 “Portrait of E. A. Tretyakova” is more than a simple likeness; it's a meticulously crafted tableau of restrained elegance and subtle emotional depth, embodying the core tenets of late 19th-century Russian Realism. Painted during a period of significant social and artistic transformation in Russia – a nation grappling with modernization while clinging to its traditions – Harlamoff’s work offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the…
Young girl resting1925
12
Portrait of the children of Paul Demidoff1883
13
Portrait of a Young Girl (22)1881
14
Portrait of a Young Girl with Apples
15
Young girl with grapes
16
Woman with her Grandson1869
17
The Flower Girl (also known as Girl reading)1878
18
Portrait of a Girl1875
19
Italian Girls1877
20
The Young Model1883
21
Lady in a Hunting Costume1884
22
Girl1890
23
Friends1892
24
Woman and child1894
25
Two Girls1894
26
Red-haired Beauty1894
27
Mother and Daughter1901
28
Portrait of a young girl (9)1904
29
Portrait of a young girl (27)1904
30
Portrait of a young girl (17)1904
31
Portrait of a young girl (18)
32
Portrait of a Young Girl (16)
33
Artist-s daughter
34
Contemplation
35
Head Of A Girl
36
Peasant Girl Resting
37
Portrait of a Young Girl (20)
38
Young Girl With A Turquoise Bow
39
Spring Flowers
40
Portrait of a Gypsy Girl
41
Gypsy Girl with Flowers1907
42
Girls with flowers
43
Portrait of a Young Lady
44
La Petite Russe
45
Choosing apples
46
Two Sisters1913
47
little girl
48
Portrait of a Young Girl (21)
49
A Young Girl Knitting
50
Portrait of a young girl
51
Mignon
52
Portrait of a young lady
53
Head Of A Girl
54
The little flower girls
55
Portrait of a young girl (8)
56
A Peasant Girl on a Footbridge
57
Head Of A Girl
58
Auburn haired Beauty with Bouquet of Roses
59
Woman with a Shawl
60
The Flower Seller
61
Portait of a Young Girl
62
Moody Girl
63
Young Girl In A Green Tunic
64
Portrait of a young girl (19)
65
young brunette
66
Portrait of a young girl (11)
67
Portrait of a young girl
68
Musician from Naples
69
The Flower Girls
70
The Young Seamstress
71
Portrait of a young girl
72
Girl with Coral Necklace and Shawl
73
A Neapolitan Girl
74
Sonia
75
A Young Girl
76
My Little Model
77
A Russian Beauty
78
Faraway Thoughts
79
Vase with Flowers
80
Portrait of a young girl
81
The Red Necklace
82
Portrait of a young girl
83
Little Girl with Veil
84
Portrait of a Young Girl (15)
85
Portrait of a Peasant Girl
86
The Pink Bonnet
87
The Red Bonnet
88
Portrait of a young girl (10)
89
Innocence
90
a young beauty
91
Reverie
92
Portrait of a young girl (28)
93
Portrait of a Georgian Princess
94
Girl with a red shawl
95
Dark Haired Beauty
96
Portrait of a young girl (26)
97
Portrait of a young girl (13)
98
Head Of A Girl
99
The Flower Girl
100
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The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Alexei Harlamov | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tretyakov Gallery |
Moscow | 1 | Portrait of E. A. Tretyakova |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
Alexei Harlamoff’s 1875 “Portrait of E. A. Tretyakova” is more than a simple likeness; it's a meticulously crafted tableau of restrained elegance and subtle emotional depth, embodying the core tenets of late 19th-century Russian Realism. Painted during a period of significant social and artistic transformation in Russia – a nation grappling with modernization while clinging to its traditions – Harlamoff’s work offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of the…
A young girl meets the viewer with a quiet smile. Her long red hair falls against a dark, simple dress, creating a sharp contrast that draws the eye to her face. A single strand of pearls rests against her neck, catching a soft light. The background remains muted and atmospheric, pushing her presence into the foreground. She exists in a space of deep shadows and golden tones.
The painting titled Summertime is a work by the Russian artist Alexei Alexeivich Harlamoff. This portrait features a young woman positioned centrally against a dark, indistinct background. She is depicted holding a bouquet of flowers in her hands, with red flowers also visible within the composition. The subject is rendered with a focus on the texture of her hair, the fall of her blue dress, and the subtle nuances of…
In this 1910 portrait, we find ourselves in a modest domestic space, observing a young girl seated in a chair. She is dressed in a pink gown, her hands resting in her lap as she occupies the center of the composition. The room around her feels lived-in and unpretentious, featuring a dining table to the left and another chair positioned in the background. A small bird perches quietly on the…
Summertime (1890). Portrait of a young girl (25) (1884) and Sisters (1888) come next.
50 years old: Summertime dates from 1890, and Alexei Harlamov was born in 1840.
Summertime, Portrait of a young girl (25), Sisters, The Little Seamstress, Portrait of E. A. Tretyakova, Portrait of Writer Ivan Turgenev, Girl with tambourine, Young girl sewing, Young Flower Girls and Blowing bubbles. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 128 works by Alexei Harlamov, dated from 1869 to 1925.
Mostly in Tretyakov Gallery (Moscow). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1880s: 9 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Portrait of a young girl (25) among them.
On this page, the earliest is Woman with her Grandson (1869) and the latest Young girl resting (1925).
Girls (39), Portraits (19) and Russian art (11), across the 100 works on this page.
Oil, for 5 of the 100 works on this page.
Realism and Academic realism, judging by the originals on this page.
Born into the humble circumstances of a family of serfs in the village of Dyachevka, near the banks of the Volga River, Alexei Alexeievich Harlamoff would eventually ascend to the heights of the international art world. His journey from the outskirts of Saratov to the prestigious salons of Paris is a testament to an extraordinary talent that could not be contained by social station. After his parents won their freedom in 1850, the young Alexei began a rigorous ascent through the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg. This early period of his life was marked by a rapid accumulation of accolades, as he moved from being a guest student to a decorated medalist, proving that his brush possessed a technical mastery that commanded respect long before he ever stepped foot on foreign soil.
The trajectory of Harlamoff’s career was fundamentally altered by the academic rigor and the profound influence of the Old Masters. His time at the Academy under the guidance of historical painter Alexey Tarasovich Markov provided him with a sturdy foundation in classical composition, yet it was his encounter with the works of Rembrandt that would breathe a unique, luminous life into his portraits. Upon receiving a scholarship to study in Paris in 1869, Harlamoff entered a transformative era. In the heart of the French art capital, he engaged deeply with the techniques of the past, notably undertaking the monumental task of copying Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp. This period of intense study allowed him to infuse his Russian Realism with a sophisticated play of light and shadow, creating a bridge between the dramatic chiaroscuro of the Dutch masters and the delicate, emotive portraiture of the late 19th century.
Harlamoff’s artistic legacy is most vibrantly felt in his ability to capture the ephemeral essence of youth and the quiet dignity of human emotion. His works often transcend mere representation, moving into a realm of contemplative beauty that resonates with viewers across generations. Whether he was painting the soft, melancholic gaze of a young woman or the innocent curiosity of a child, his technique remained rooted in a profound respect for detail and texture. His portraits are characterized by a certain luminous quality, where skin tones appear almost radiant against more muted, atmospheric backgrounds, a skill perfected during his travels through Normandy and the Netherlands.
The breadth of his contribution to the genre painting movement can be seen through several key artistic pillars:
As his fame grew, Harlamoff became a celebrated figure in Parisian salons, earning the patronage of royalty, including Tsarina Maria Alexandrovna. His work stood as a beacon of Realism during a time of great artistic transition, offering a sense of timelessness and grace. Today, his paintings remain cherished not only for their historical significance but for their ability to evoke a profound sense of peace and beauty, reminding us of a period when the brushstroke was a vessel for the very soul of the subject.
