{"product_id":"portrait-of-princess-zinaida-yusupova-valentin-serov","title":"Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova - Valentin Serov","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined 1902 portrait by Valentin Serov, depicting Princess Zinaida Yusupova in a relaxed, domestic setting with light, impressionistic brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentin Serov painted this portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova in 1902. The work captures the subject in her Arkhangelskoye estate, seated upon a sofa with a small dog beside her. Serov, a master of the Russian portrait tradition, employs a light, fluid brushwork that aligns with the broader European Impressionist movement of the period. The composition balances the formality of the aristocratic subject with a relaxed, domestic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Princess wears a dark bodice contrasted against a pale, flowing skirt, which echoes the soft, muted tones of the interior. Serov avoids rigid academic poses, opting instead for a naturalistic arrangement that suggests a fleeting moment of repose. The background features framed artworks, adding depth to the setting while maintaining the focus on the sitter. The play of light across the fabric and the subtle textures of the upholstery demonstrate the artist's technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait remains a representative example of Serov's ability to convey character through gesture and environment. He avoids excessive ornamentation, allowing the personality of the sitter to emerge through his choice of palette and composition. The work is held in the collection of the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, where it is recognised for its contribution to early twentieth-century Russian portraiture.\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\/impression-sunrise-claude-monet-1\" 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;\"\u003eImpression, Sunrise - Claude Monet — Claude Monet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/west-indian-girl-childe-hassam\" 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;\"\u003eWest Indian Girl - Childe Hassam — Childe Hassam\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Valentin Serov","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414684373327,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414684438863,"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":58414684537167,"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":58414684569935,"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":58414684635471,"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-Princess-Zinaida-Yusupova_Poster_CompositorV1_1786125266904.jpg?v=1786125464","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-princess-zinaida-yusupova-valentin-serov","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}