The artwork titled “Elena Braslavskaya,” created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1934, belongs to the Art Deco movement and exemplifies the portrait genre.
In the artwork, a young woman is portrayed with meticulous attention to detail. She is seated, with a composed and calm expression, looking directly at the viewer. Her dark hair is elegantly pulled back, revealing her serene face. She is dressed in a black and white dress, with a hint of shimmer and soft folds that highlight the texture of the fabric. The background is a rather minimalist and muted drapery, accentuating the figure’s presence and adding depth to the image. Her posture is relaxed yet poised, with one arm resting on a surface while the other holds a white cloth or handkerchief delicately. The subtle play of light and shadow enhances the three-dimensional quality of the portrait, making it an evocative and timeless representation of the subject.
