Porträt der Ekaterina Vasilievna Torsukova (1772-1842)
1798
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1798
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
This portrait depicts a woman in a white dress with gold trim, wearing a red shawl and a headband. She holds a small object in her right hand. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly a studio or a wealthy home. The background is dark, with some greenery visible on the left side. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume. To learn more about this technique, look up "chiaroscuro".
