Girl with a candle. Self portrait 1911

"Girl with a Candle. Self-portrait" is a 1911 painting by Russian artist Zinaida Serebriakova. The portrait depicts the artist as a young woman, her face illuminated by a candle in the dark. The soft lighting creates a dramatic contrast and draws the viewer's eye to her piercing gaze. Serebriakova's self-portraits are known for their introspective and melancholic mood, reflecting the complexities of her life as a woman artist in Russia at the time. The painting, executed with loose brushstrokes and a blend of realism and impressionism, showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow.