The Nap by Konstantin Razumov

A subtle alliance of classic sensuality and decorative refinement with timeless charm, the panoramic work entitled “The Nap” bears witness to the poetic vision of the famous painter Konstantin Razumov. This painting belongs to the romantic figurative nude register focused on contemplating the female body in a luxurious setting. The magical atmosphere of this composition relies on a harmony of rich, vibrant, and warm shades.

A young woman with a harmonious silhouette lies on her stomach along a tufted bench with a pistachio green velvet backrest. Her bare body is adorned only with dark thigh-high stockings, red patent pumps, and long black satin gloves. Her brown hair tied with a pink ribbon reveals a graceful profile and a white pearl necklace. She extends her arm to the left to handle a precious necklace spilling from a jewelry box in precious wood placed on the bed. The bedding is covered with gleaming golden drapery and a blue stole in the foreground.

Konstantin Razumov confirms here all his virtuosity in treating silk reflections and skin softness. His complete mastery of oil painting and chromatic sensitivity confer masterly and lasting elegance to the whole.