Portrait of Lyudmila Chirikova 1922

"Portrait of Lyudmila Chirikova" is a pencil drawing created in 1922 by the Russian artist Ivan Bilibin. The artwork features a close-up portrait of Lyudmila Chirikova, a woman in profile, with her hair styled in a bun. The simple composition and minimal detail, with the subject outlined in black against a white background, are characteristic of Bilibin’s style, which was often inspired by traditional Russian folk art and book illustrations. The drawing is a testament to Bilibin’s ability to capture the essence of his subjects with simple yet effective means.