Dancer from the Moulin Rouge 2 by Konstantin Razumov

Inscribed in an aesthetic of discreet charm and theatrical mystery, the portrait entitled “Dancer from the Moulin Rouge 2” highlights the immediately recognizable style of painter Konstantin Razumov. The painting masterfully explores the register of sophisticated female portraiture by emphasizing adornments and graceful postures. The enveloping mood of the image is dominated by a refined harmony of green and dark shades.

The half-length composition features a charming young woman with a melancholic gaze directed to the side. She is dressed in a sumptuous red corset outlined with black lace borders and dark feather accents on the shoulders. Her arms are covered in long black mesh gloves embellished with sparkling bracelets. She wears a black ribbon choker tied around her neck as well as a hat trimmed with a fine veil. Her right hand touches the lacing of her garment while the other delicately touches her cheek. On the nearby furniture stand several translucent glass perfume bottles. The background is energetically brushed in luminous pistachio and olive tones.

Konstantin Razumov’s mastery of oil painting translates into remarkable work on transparencies and glass reflections. His ability to suggest skin softness against the density of lace attests to a technique of great brilliance.