Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova 1900

Konstantin Makovsky's 1900 oil painting "Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova" depicts a young woman, likely a member of the prominent Yusupov family. The princess is dressed in a lavish traditional Russian gown with elaborate gold embroidery and pearls, highlighting the family's wealth and status. This realistic portrayal of the princess, executed in a loose, expressive style, reflects Makovsky's mastery of portraiture and his engagement with Russian national identity. The portrait serves as a window into the elegance and grandeur of Russian aristocratic life at the turn of the 20th century.