Portrait of Alexandre Benois 1898

"Portrait of Alexandre Benois" is an oil painting by Léon Bakst created in 1898. The painting features Alexandre Benois, a Russian art critic, historian, and designer, seated in a chair, reading a document. Bakst captures Benois in a moment of contemplation, highlighting his intellectual pursuits. The painting's subdued palette and detailed brushstrokes evoke a sense of intimacy and realism, characteristic of Bakst's early style. The presence of a framed portrait in the background suggests Benois's connection to artistic traditions and his own role within the art world.