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Story summary
- The Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Ivan Kramskoy, a Russian painter, became a cultural icon in the Soviet Union.
- The painting depicts a solitary woman in an open carriage.
- It drew criticism for defying societal norms.
- In cinema, the portrait reappears in Lars von Trier's films as a symbol of melancholy.
- The film "Sentimental Value" links the portrait to Hedvig Broch, artist whose struggles resonate with the narrative.
