Portrait of Y.E. Kustodieva 1926

"Portrait of Y.E. Kustodieva" is a 1926 woodcut by Russian artist Boris Kustodiev. The piece depicts the artist's wife, Yuliya, in a simple, yet elegant, black and white dress with a plaid pattern. She sits on a patterned sofa, with a dog at her feet, surrounded by a complex pattern of florals. The stark contrast between the black and white lines lends itself to the graphic nature of the artwork, making the piece a perfect example of woodcut art. This artwork is a quintessential representation of Boris Kustodiev’s unique style, known for its strong lines and dramatic use of light and shadow.