Portrait of Princess Polina Shcherbatova

The Portrait of Princess Polina Shcherbatova exemplifies refined portraiture, capturing the princess’s elegance with delicate brushwork. Created using tempera on canvas, the painting reveals a meticulous sketch and study process that showcases the artist's careful planning. Subtle uses of pastel and charcoal hints suggest preparatory sketches. While influenced by the Impressionism movement, the work maintains a refined realism, emphasizing delicate detail over bold abstraction.