Wife of Kostroma manifacture's director
1898
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia
1898
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Armenia
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair. She is wearing a black dress with a high collar and a black hat. Her hands are resting in her lap. The woman's face is serious, and her eyes are looking straight ahead. The background of the painting is a plain gray wall. The overall mood of the painting is somber and formal. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
