Sitting Before the Mirror by Konstantin Razumov

Capturing the intimate female dressing ritual with particularly remarkable, charming, and theatrical liveliness, the painting entitled “Sitting Before the Mirror” illustrates painter Konstantin Razumov’s brilliant and passionate style. This painting belongs to the romantic figurative movement celebrating Parisian elegance and undressing seduction. The warm and magical atmosphere dominating the room creates an enchanting climate of intimacy for the viewer.

An alluring young woman with brown hair is seated on an upholstered chair before her vanity table. Dressed in a fitted black corset and a short dark tulle skirt, she is wrapped in a voluminous feathery bright red boa surrounding her shoulders. She is busy fastening the garter of her sheer black stockings, clad in high-heeled carmine pumps. Her head is topped with a dark fascinator with a pink flower and net veil. To her right, the pink-draped dressing table holds a mirror and bottles under two illuminated wall sconces. The parquet floor is cluttered with shop bags and ribbons.

Painter Konstantin Razumov demonstrates irreproachable mastery of oil painting in orchestrating intense shades and warm lighting effects. His precision in drawing and care brought to accessories bear witness to accomplished virtuosity and great maturity.