The artwork titled “Portrait of Irina Zakolodkina” was crafted by the artist Zinaida Serebriakova in 1943. Aligning with the Expressionist movement, this work falls within the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, Irina Zakolodkina is depicted seated and facing slightly to the viewer’s right, with a gentle yet focused expression. Her gaze engages the observer, revealing a sense of poise and calm. The color palette Serebriakova employs is both vibrant and harmonious, utilizing a blend of warm and cool tones to highlight the intricate details of Zakolodkina’s features. The subject’s attire is particularly striking, adorned in a colorful, striped garment that contrasts with the more neutral, softer background. The textures and brushwork enhance the three-dimensionality of the portrait, bringing both the subject and her clothing to life with depth and realism. The gentle blending of colors in the background subtly frames the subject, focusing attention on her composed demeanor.
