74. Portrait of Ralitsa (the daugther of the artist)

The name of Lilyana Ruseva is among the women artists who contributed to the development of Bulgarian art in the second half of the 20th century. What makes Ruseva’s work significant is her masterful approach to depicting and spiritualizing nature and the portrayed individuals. Through her series of landscapes, portraits, self-portraits, still lifes, figurative compositions, and nudes, the artist tells stories about her world, the personal histories of the figures present in her paintings, and the intimate connection between people and their everyday environment. “Portrait of Ralitsa” is precisely a work of this nature. The sitter is the artist’s daughter, presented in a quiet and calm setting, with the focus directed toward her emotional state and her dreamy, contemplative expression. Another important and defining aspect of Ruseva’s work is her exploration of the image of women and mothers as figures of particular significance in art. The thematic diversity and her work across different genres and styles firmly establish Lilyana Ruseva as a notable name present in museums, galleries, and private collections. (K.S.)

Dimensions

width 100 cm, height 130 cm, custom 130 × 100 cm

Description

oil on canvas, signed bottom right, in brown, "Л. Рус."

Lot.notes

signed and titled on the back, in blue, "Лиляна Русева, Портрет на Ралица"

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