Portrait of N.L. 1922

"Portrait of N.L." is a 1922 painting by Russian artist Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin (1878-1939). The painting is a close-up portrait of a woman, focusing on her face and upper torso. The subject's gaze is direct and intense, conveying a sense of stoicism and introspection. The painting is rendered in a realistic style with a muted color palette dominated by shades of brown, grey, and purple, giving the work a somber and contemplative mood. The artist's signature style is evident in the geometric shapes and simplified forms, contributing to the timeless quality of this portrait.