Allegory of Winter
1801
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1801
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
This painting shows a woman in a blue dress, standing in front of a dark background. She's holding a small, white object in her right hand. The woman's dress is decorated with intricate designs, and her hair is styled in an updo. The overall mood of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
