Rest. Self-portrait

Description

Author: Beysembinova, Yelena. 1941
A still-life composition depicting a chair covered with a dark robe. The form of the object is almost entirely concealed beneath the heavy folds of fabric, creating an expressive silhouette and a sense of hidden presence. In the lower part of the composition is a squeezed tube of paint. The painting manner is distinguished by attention to the material quality of the fabric, subtle light-and-shadow treatment, and a restrained colour palette, creating an atmosphere of concentration and inner tension. In the lower right corner - signature and date.