“Portrait of Alexandre Benois” is a notable artwork by Leon Bakst, completed in 1898. It belongs to the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is categorized under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts a contemplative figure, Alexandre Benois, seated in a comfortable, high-backed chair, engrossed in reading a manuscript. He is dressed in a sober, dark suit that contrasts subtly with the muted, earthy tones of the background. The dim lighting casts gentle shadows, adding a sense of depth and intimacy to the scene. To the left of Benois, there is a framed picture partially visible, which adds an element of intrigue and context to the composition. The artist’s nuanced use of color and light emphasizes the intellectual and introspective mood of the portrait.
