{"product_id":"portrait-of-maria-norova-vladimir-borovikovsky","title":"Portrait of Maria Norova - Vladimir Borovikovsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1799 portrait by Vladimir Borovikovsky, capturing Maria Norova in a relaxed, intimate pose with soft lighting and delicate detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVladimir Borovikovsky, a leading figure in late eighteenth-century Russian portraiture, painted this work in 1799. The subject, Maria Norova, is depicted with a characteristic softness that defines the artist's mature style. Borovikovsky moved away from the rigid formality of earlier court portraiture, opting instead for a more intimate and sentimental approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorova is shown in a relaxed pose, leaning against a surface, which creates a sense of proximity between the sitter and the viewer. She wears a white gown accented by a red shawl, a choice that provides a clear colour contrast against the muted, atmospheric background. A notable detail is the miniature portrait she wears as a pendant, a common accessory in the period that often signified personal affection or loyalty to a family member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a small potted plant sits near a window, adding a domestic touch to the composition. The lighting is gentle, focusing on the sitter's face and the delicate texture of her headscarf. Borovikovsky's brushwork is refined, allowing for subtle transitions in tone across the skin and fabric. This portrait captures the aesthetic preferences of the Russian nobility at the turn of the century, balancing individual character with the prevailing Neoclassical interest in grace and composure. The work remains a clear example of the artist's ability to combine technical precision with a quiet, human quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-adam-von-bartsch-johann-friedrich-leybold\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Adam von Bartsch - Johann Friedrich Leybold — Johann Friedrich Leybold\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/herdsman-instructing-a-shepherdess-to-play-on-the-pipe-francois-vivares\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHerdsman Instructing a Shepherdess to Play on the Pipe - François Vivares — François Vivares\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vladimir Borovikovsky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472765718863,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472765784399,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472765882703,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472765915471,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472765981007,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Maria-Norova_Poster_CompositorV1_1786296031693.jpg?v=1786673926","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-maria-norova-vladimir-borovikovsky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}