Maria Butakova nee Evreinova 1931

This pastel portrait titled “Maria Butakova nee Evreinova” was created in 1931 by the renowned Russian artist Zinaida Serebriakova. The artwork depicts Maria Butakova, a young woman with a serene expression, wearing a fur-trimmed coat and a black beret. Serebriakova was known for her masterful use of pastel, which is evident in the soft, delicate shading and subtle color variations of the portrait. The sitter's graceful posture and elegant attire capture the spirit of the 1930s, a period marked by both hardship and renewed hope in Russia.