Artwork
Portrait of Marina Derviz
Portrait of Marina Derviz is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Portrait of Marina Derviz is a painting executed in oil paint by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant in 1900. It is a portrait held in the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman, Marina Derviz, seated and holding a book. Her formal attire, including a dark dress with lace cuffs and a long necklace, suggests a portrait session. The simplicity of the dark background emphasizes the subject.
Technique & Style
Benjamin-Constant, a French painter associated with the Impressionist movement, rendered the subject with attention to detail, capturing the textures of her clothing and jewelry. The use of oil paint allowed for rich, nuanced color.
History & Provenance
Created in 1900 by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, the painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (also known as Benjamin-Constant), born Jean-Joseph Constant (10 June 1845 – 26 May 1902), was a French painter and etcher best known for his Oriental subjects and portraits.
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