Makovsky portrays Vera Zubova wearing a gorgeous dress deep red velvet dress adorned with copious lace panels in this 1877 work. Her sleeves open to show her upper arms.
Keywords: 1877, Makovsky, Russian, long straight coiffure, vee neckline, modesty piece-bertha, lace, bows, elbow length sleeves, cuffs, cuirasse bodice, full skirt, bustle, train, floral bodice ornament, necklace, earrings, bracelets, fan