Portrait of M. Benois 1910

Zinaida Serebriakova's "Portrait of M. Benois," painted in 1910, captures the essence of a refined gentleman. The subject, likely a member of the Benois family, is depicted in a formal pose, seated in a leather chair, dressed in a dark suit. Serebriakova's signature style, characterized by fluid lines and subtle color variations, gives the painting a sense of elegance and restraint, typical of portraiture from the early 20th century. The artist's focus on detail, particularly in the subject's face and hands, conveys a sense of realism and individual character.