Zinaida Yusupova (Naryshkina) 1845

This portrait of Zinaida Yusupova (Naryshkina) was painted in 1845 by Christina Robertson, a prominent artist of the 19th century. The work captures the sitter's youthful elegance, showcasing her in a delicate pink robe and a gentle smile. Robertson's signature realistic style, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a focus on capturing the sitter's likeness, is evident in the painting's subtle brushstrokes and lifelike depiction of the sitter. This artwork is an example of the romantic portraiture genre, which emphasized beauty, sentimentality, and individualism.