19th C. Russian School Oil on Canvas Portrait Of Lev Tolstoy (1828-1910) Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest Russian writers. He is known for his novels such as War and Piece and Anna Karenina. As Tolstoy once wrote, "There is no greatness where there is not simplicity, goodness, and truth." Frame: D 24" x 18.1/2", Painting: D 18.1/2" x 13.3/4".