“Portrait of M. Benois” is an artwork created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1910. This piece belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts a man, presumably M. Benois, seated and captured with meticulous attention to detail. The subject is dressed in formal attire, comprising a dark suit, white shirt, and a necktie. The man’s hands are clasped together, creating a serene yet introspective pose. His facial expression conveys a contemplative mood, accentuated by his direct gaze towards the viewer. The background of the artwork is minimalistic, allowing the viewer’s focus to remain on the subject, which is characteristic of Serebriakova’s nuanced approach to portraiture. The use of soft yet precise brushstrokes and the subtle play of light and shadow emphasize the subject’s form and character, aligning with the stylistic elements of the Art Nouveau movement.
