A watercolour portrait by Karl Bryullov depicts G. N. and V. A. Olenin in a formal yet relaxed setting, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing likeness and atmosphere.

This watercolour portrait by Karl Bryullov depicts G. N. and V. A. Olenin. Bryullov, a Russian painter, is considered a figure in the transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism in Russian art. He was known for his history paintings and portraits. His most famous work is 'The Last Day of Pompeii'. The portrait presents the Olenins in a formal yet relaxed setting. G. N. Olenin stands to the left, leaning against a classical-style plinth adorned with a relief of figures. He wears a grey coat over a dark waistcoat and trousers, holding a hat in his hand. V. A. Olenin is seated to the right, wearing a light-coloured dress and a wide-brimmed hat decorated with flowers. In the background, a cityscape is visible, possibly representing a European city. The watercolour technique gives the work a soft, atmospheric quality, with delicate washes of colour and fine details in the figures' faces and clothing.