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Female portrait, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
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Female portrait, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Female portrait, 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia, sketches of nature, people, and cities, a few maps, and several satirical albums with caricatures and humorous sketches of everyday life of the people. Together, the illustrations in the collection give a portrait of the people of and physical conditions in West Siberia in the second half of the 19th century. Tobolsk Museum of History, Architecture, and Preservation
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This portrait, titled "Female Portrait" by Mikhail Znamensky, dates back to the second half of the 19th century and is a stunning example of Russian art from this period. The portrait is part of a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations, which includes depictions of archaeological finds, nature scenes, cityscapes, maps, and satirical albums. The collection, housed at the Tobolsk Museum of History, Architecture, and Preservation in Russia, provides an intriguing glimpse into the people and physical conditions of West Siberia during the 19th century. The subject of this portrait is a woman, elegantly dressed in the fashion of the time. She wears a colorful, intricately patterned dress with a high neckline and long sleeves, accessorized with a shawl draped around her shoulders. Her expression is serene, and her gaze is fixed on an unseen horizon, suggesting a sense of contemplation or introspection. The use of watercolor creates a soft, ethereal quality to the image, with the woman's features delicately rendered and the colors blending seamlessly into one another. The meeting of frontiers between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern, is a common theme in Znamensky's work. This portrait, with its blend of European fashion and Russian sensibility, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the time and place. The woman's attire, both practical and ornate, reflects the unique blend of influences that shaped the fashion of West Siberia during the 19th century. Overall, this portrait is a beautiful and evocative reminder of a bygone era, and a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of a moment in history.
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