The artwork titled “Helene de Rua, Princess Jean de Merode” is a portrait created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1954. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement.
The artwork captures an elegant and poised woman adorned with a pearl necklace, dressed in a richly textured off-the-shoulder gown that appears to be made of a silky, shimmering fabric. Her gaze is steady and slightly melancholic, projecting an aura of grace and sophistication. The background is rendered in dark, muted tones, enhancing the subject’s luminosity and the intricate details of her attire and accessories. The brushstrokes are deliberate, skillfully highlighting the contours of her face and the delicate structure of her jewelry, evoking a sense of depth and realism within the expressive framework characteristic of the Expressionist movement.
