Game of Pool by Konstantin Razumov

A modern and elegant genre scene capturing a moment of sophisticated gaming, the painting entitled “Game of Pool” illustrates Konstantin Razumov’s remarkable gift for renewing figurative art portraiture. The painting draws inspiration from contemporary realism by emphasizing posture grace in a social leisure setting. The luminous atmosphere of this billiard room exudes a feeling of freshness, concentration, and distinction.

A young woman with a slender body is depicted in a three-quarter back view, leaning over a billiard table with intense green felt. She wears a midnight blue evening gown with a plunging backline highlighting the line of her spine with elegance. With her right hand resting on the varnished wooden table frame, she guides her cue while observing the colored balls. Her brown hair is swept up in a neat bun under the light of an imposing green glass hanging lamp. Through the bright glass window in the background, one sees other customers seated at Parisian café tables.

Painter Konstantin Razumov shows exceptional mastery in treating incident light and spatial perspective. His ability to render the evening dress fluidity and green felt texture bears witness to first-rate craftsmanship.