Portrait of V.E.Novosiltsova

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a woman, likely from the 18th century. She is dressed in an elegant, light-colored dress with a large bow at the neckline. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a subtle expression. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The subject's face and clothing are illuminated, while the background remains dark and shadowy. The painting is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, explore the works of Fyodor Rokotov.