Interior. Newport, Rhode Island. 

Mstislav Dobuzhinsky created this work, *Interior. Newport, Rhode Island*, using charcoal and gouache. The composition, dominated by muted tones, evokes a sense of quiet introspection. The eye is immediately drawn to the patterns of the textile on the wall, which contrast with the silhouette portrait hanging nearby. This interior scene presents us with a fascinating interplay of textures and forms. The artist masterfully uses charcoal to create depth, particularly in the way the light from the lamp illuminates the stacked books and the chair in the foreground. These objects are not merely represented; they become signs within a semiotic structure, suggesting themes of domesticity and intellectual life. The curtain and window hint at a world beyond, yet the composition keeps us firmly within the confines of this private space. This deliberate framing can be seen as a commentary on the relationship between interiority and exteriority, and the construction of identity through personal space. The artist challenges traditional notions of representation by creating an environment that feels both familiar and enigmatic, inviting us to interpret its subtle visual cues.