"Josephine" 

Oil on canvas , 155 cm x 155 cm

This large, square-format oil painting by Viacheslav Plotnikov captures an elegant woman in 1920s attire, her striking red hair and cigarette holder adding to her refined, contemplative presence. Set against a vintage collage of Monte Carlo scenes rendered in sepia tones, the work evokes the glamour and sophistication of the interwar European elite. Plotnikov employs classical oil techniques with layered glazes and subtle chiaroscuro, giving depth to the figure while blending her seamlessly with the stylized, nostalgic backdrop. Culturally, Josephine embodies the spirit of the Roaring Twenties, where style, social rituals, and cinematic allure intersected, making the painting both a portrait and a historical snapshot of European high society. Through this work, Plotnikov bridges portraiture and narrative, offering viewers an intimate yet historically resonant glimpse of a bygone era.