Who painted Portrait of Maria Akimova?

Portrait of Maria Akimova was painted by Valentin Serov in 1908.

Where can I see Portrait of Maria Akimova?

Portrait of Maria Akimova is held by National Gallery of Armenia.

What movement is Portrait of Maria Akimova?

Portrait of Maria Akimova is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Portrait of Maria Akimova

Valentin Serov , 1908

Portrait of Maria Akimova is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Valentin Serov. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.

About this work

Overview

Valentin Serov's 1908 oil painting, Portrait of Maria Akimova, is a representative work of early 20th-century Russian art. It is now part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Maria Akimova seated on a red couch, wearing a white dress with gold accents and an emerald necklace. Her calm demeanor and direct gaze convey a sense of serenity. The attention to detail in her attire and jewelry suggests the subject's social status.

Technique & Style

Serov's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The realistic style and attention to detail in the subject's clothing and jewelry are characteristic of the artist's approach to portraiture, which was influenced by Impressionism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Valentin Serov

Valentin Alexandrovich Serov (Russian: Валентин Александрович Серов; 19 January 1865 – 5 December 1911) was a Russian painter and draughtsman during the Belle Époque, active in St.