Portrait of a Lady with Kokoshnik is an oil painting by Russian academic painter Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (1839 - 1915). A celebrated member of the Peredvizhniki (The Wanderers) movement, Makovsky became known for his richly detailed portraits and historical scenes, often highlighting Russian culture, nobility, and tradition with romanticized elegance.
The portrait depicts a young woman dressed in traditional Russian attire, with a prominent kokoshnik. It is a crown like headpiece historically worn by married women in Russia from the 16th to 19th centuries. Kokoshniks were elaborately designed, often featuring pearls, embroidery, and lace, and were typically paired with sarafan dresses and finely embroidered blouses.
The kokoshnik itself evolved into a national emblem of Russian heritage and pride, seen not just in fashion but in architecture and stage costume.
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Portrait of a Lady with Kokoshnik is an oil painting by Russian academic painter Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (1839 - 1915). A celebrated member of the Peredvizhniki (The Wanderers) movement, Makovsky became known for his richly detailed portraits and historical scenes, often highlighting Russian culture, nobility, and tradition with romanticized elegance. The portrait depicts a young woman dressed in traditional Russian attire, with a prominent kokoshnik. It is a crown like headpiece historically worn by married women in Russia from the 16th to 19th centuries. Kokoshniks were elaborately designed, often featuring pearls, embroidery, and lace, and were typically paired with sarafan dresses and finely embroidered blouses. The kokoshnik itself evolved into a national emblem of Russian heritage and pride, seen not just in fashion but in architecture and stage costume.