Brullov shows all of Maria Bek's dress in this portrait in which she copes with her boa, wrap, and baby - not necessarily in that order.
Keywords: 1840, Brullov - Karl, Maria A. Bek, Russian, hurluberlu coiffure, floral headdress, off shoulder vee neckline, boa, fur, modesty piece, quarter length tight sleeves, engageantes, lace, vee waistline, full skirt, brooch, shoes, wrap, lining