Portrait of E.I. Finogenova 1920

Zinaida Serebriakova's 1920 "Portrait of E.I. Finogenova" exemplifies the artist's mastery of portraiture. The painting features a young woman, Finogenova, with a delicate, almost ethereal beauty. The use of soft, muted colors creates a sense of tranquility and intimacy, typical of Serebriakova's style. The composition, with Finogenova gazing off into the distance, emphasizes the sitter's introspective nature. The simple yet elegant attire of the subject also reflects the changing social landscape of the early 20th century.