Lady in Blue (Portrait of E.M. Martynova) by Konstantin Somov. A young woman in an iridescent blue gown and lace shawl stands before dark foliage, holding a small book.

Lady in Blue (Portrait of E.M. Martynova)

Konstantin Somov

1897 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a shimmering blue silk dress set against a moody garden backdrop.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with crisp neutral depth — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
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Reads best with enough surrounding space
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
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Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1897 by Konstantin Somov, this portrait depicts Elizaveta Martynova in a voluminous blue gown. The work masterfully contrasts the luminous skin and vibrant silk of the subject against the deep, shadowy foliage of a park, evoking a sense of fin-de-siècle romanticism and melancholic beauty.