The artwork, titled “Portrait of V. M. Dukelsky,” created by artist Zinaida Serebriakova in the year 1920, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.
In “Portrait of V. M. Dukelsky,” the artist Zinaida Serebriakova renders a solemn and contemplative portrayal of a young man against a softly muted background. The subject is depicted wearing a loosely buttoned white shirt, emphasizing the texture and folds through expressive, confident brushstrokes. The youthful face, with its introspective gaze, is captured in warm, earthy tones that harmonize with the surrounding subtle hues. The play of light and shadow further enhances the depth and realism of the subject, while the overall composition exemplifies the emotional and evocative qualities inherent in Expressionism.
