Portrait of Anna Yuryevna Kvashnina-Samarina
1770
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1770
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
This painting shows an older woman in a dark dress with lace trim. She wears a white head covering tied with a bow at the top. The background is a plain brown color. The woman's face is painted with soft, gentle lines. Her eyes are cast downward, and her mouth is set in a quiet expression. The artist used oil paint to create this portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, look up Fyodor Rokotov.
