Artwork
Portrait of I.V. Durnovo with Her Son

Portrait of I.V. Durnovo with Her Son is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. This oil painting depicts a woman and child in a serene outdoor setting.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting depicts a woman and child in a serene outdoor setting. The work is a portrait of I.V. Durnovo with her son.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows I.V. Durnovo standing on a stone step, dressed in a red gown with lace trim, holding a cane and a book, while her child, wearing blue, looks up at her. The calm expressions of the subjects suggest a tranquil domestic scene.
Technique & Style
The artist has captured the soft, sunny atmosphere of the garden background, with trees and a distant landscape fading into the light. The use of color is notable, with the deep red of Durnovo's dress and the bright orange of the child's book creating visual contrast.
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