The artwork titled “Morocco. Figure in the Doorway” was created by Zinaida Serebriakova in the year 1928. This piece belongs to the Art Deco movement and is classified under the genre of genre painting.
The artwork depicts an intimate scene framed within an open doorway. The scene captures the vivid interaction between two figures: one inside the threshold and the other emerging from within. The figure in the doorway is portrayed in a dynamic pose, engaged in a conversation or interaction with the figure clad in traditional Moroccan attire, whose face is partially obscured by a veil. The composition is accentuated by the contrasting textures and rich earthy tones, which highlight the cultural context and the nuanced human expressions. The robust and vibrant colors typical of the Art Deco movement enhance the depth and vivacity of the scene. The overall composition of the artwork reflects a moment frozen in time, encapsulating the essence of everyday life in Morocco with both a classical and modernistic approach.
