The Garter 2 by Konstantin Razumov

Celebrating the intimate ritual of dressing in the elegant atmosphere of a chic apartment, the work entitled “The Garter 2” demonstrates all the narrative virtuosity of the painter Konstantin Razumov. The Russian-born artist draws free inspiration from nineteenth-century genre scenes while instilling very modern pictorial liveliness into them. The room bathed in golden tones exudes a feeling of warm comfort and spontaneous grace.

A charming young woman with a thoughtful face is seated at the edge of a bed lined with light pillows with silky reflections. Dressed in a black corset laced with red and a volant carmine skirt, she is busy adjusting the garter of her sheer dark stockings. A white feather boa wraps her arms lightly, and a dark hat decorated with a pink flower crowns her curly hair. In the foreground, an open vanity box releases a red ribbon onto the parquet. To the right, a wooden nightstand supports a sparkling vase filled with bouquets of fresh flowers under the glow of an accent lamp.

Through this complex and refined composition, Konstantin Razumov shows masterful craftsmanship in balancing colors and varying textures. His meticulous brushwork on lace and varnished wood attests to great artistic maturity.