Boris Christoff as Boris Godunov in <i>Boris Godunov</i> by Modest Mussorgsky. Painting by Leonard Boden (1911-1999)
1961
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1961
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Boris Christoff as Boris Godunov in <i>Boris Godunov</i> by Modest Mussorgsky. Painting by Leonard Boden (1911-1999) is a 1961 paint by Leonard Boden, a Realism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A man in a long, gold robe stands on a stone step. He holds a tall staff in one hand and a red cloth in the other. His dark hat has a cross on top, and his beard is thick. The background is dark and plain, focusing all attention on him. The robe looks heavy and detailed, with tiny patterns woven into the fabric. His face is serious, almost stern, but there’s a quiet strength in how he stands. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
The oil portrait depicts Boris Christoff in full length as Boris Godunov, standing at the top of a visible flight of steps within an architectural setting. He is dressed in a long gold robe adorned with intricate patterns of red and blue jewels, and wears a jewelled gold crown topped with a cross and trimmed with fur. In his right hand, he holds a staff of office, while large rings adorn his hands.
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Leonard Boden painted singers on stage during the 1950s and ’60s, catching the moment under bright house lights.
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