Portrait of Wife

Description

Author: Leontiyev, Leonid. 1913-1983
Rendered in a realist manner with a dense modeling of form and a rich color palette, this female portrait is set against a neutral wall. The woman is depicted turned three-quarters to the left. She wears a black hat, an orange dress with a white lace collar, and a red cape draped over her shoulders, her gloved hands gently folded in front of her. Shoulder-length hair, blue eyes, and vivid red lips complete her expressive look. The color scheme builds on a resonant contrast between the warm red and orange tones of the attire, the cool grey background, and the dark accent of the hat.