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Portrait of a young girl

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This portrait captures the delicate innocence of a young girl with a hauntingly expressive gaze. The artist's brushwork is both soft and deliberate, creating a tactile texture that brings the subject’s auburn hair and porcelain skin to life. The composition is intimate, with the girl turned slightly to the side, her eyes meeting the viewer's with a mix of curiosity and quiet melancholy. The muted color palette, dominated by earthy browns, gentle whites, and subtle hints of red and green, enhances the timeless feel of the painting, inviting us to linger on the tender vulnerability of youth.

The background is kept simple and almost ethereal, allowing the figure to emerge with a quiet luminosity. This technique, reminiscent of 19th-century academic portraiture, emphasizes both the technical skill and emotional depth of the work. One can almost hear the whispered softness in the rustling of her loose hair and the faint sigh of innocence captured in a fleeting moment. The painting evokes a nostalgic atmosphere, transporting the viewer into a space where time seems to pause, honoring the fragile beauty of childhood.

Portrait of a young girl

Alexei Harlamoff

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3226 × 4000 px
375 × 464 mm

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