The artwork titled “Portrait of Boris Serebryakov” was created by the artist Zinaida Serebriakova in the year 1908. This piece is part of the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and falls within the genre of portraiture.
In the artwork, a man with a rugged yet thoughtful demeanor is depicted reclining on a striped seat, deeply engrossed in reading a document. The color palette is primarily composed of soft, muted tones, lending a serene and contemplative atmosphere to the portrait. The subject, with his blonde hair and beard, is dressed in a dark coat buttoned up, which adds a formal touch to his casual posture. Adjacent to him on the table lies a book, indicating an environment immersed in literature. The artist’s brushstrokes are both delicate and deliberate, capturing the subtleties of light and shadow, thereby enhancing the three-dimensionality of the scene. This work exudes an intimate glimpse into the intellectual and peaceful moments of the subject’s life.
