Another lovely piece from 20th century Russian painter Zinaida Serebriakova. Her life was completely overturned by the revolution, just six years after this self-portrait. She survived and went on to considerable professional success (and a long life) in France, but weathered more than her share of hardship and heartbreak.

Another lovely piece from 20th century Russian painter Zinaida Serebriakova.

Her life was completely overturned by the revolution, just six years after this self-portrait. She survived and went on to considerable professional success (and a long life) in France, but weathered more than her share of hardship and heartbreak.