Who painted Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova?

Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova was painted by Aleksey Stepanov in 1903.

Where can I see Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova?

Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova?

Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova

Aleksey Stepanov , 1903

Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Aleksey Stepanov. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Aleksey Stepanov's 1903 oil painting, Portrait of Princess Z.N. Yusupova, is a representation of Zinaida Yusupova. The work is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Princess Zinaida Yusupova standing against a plain gray background, dressed in a light gray gown with a white lace collar and dark fur shawl. A white polar bear lies at her feet on a fur rug, suggesting the animal is more than a mere pet.

Technique & Style

Stepanov employed soft brushstrokes to capture the textures of the fur and fabric, giving them a lifelike appearance. The painting is associated with the Impressionist movement, reflecting Stepanov's interest in capturing subtle effects.

History & Provenance

Aleksey Stepanov, a Russian genre painter and illustrator, was associated with the Peredvizhniki and co-founded the Union of Russian Artists. The portrait was painted in 1903 and is now held in the State Hermitage Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Aleksey Stepanov

Alexei Stepanovich Stepanov (Russian: Алексей Степанович Степанов; 6 May 1858, in Simferopol – 5 October 1923, in Moscow) was a Russian genre painter, illustrator and art teacher.