Nastenka Dostoevsky’s (2025)Watercolour
by Olga Beliaeva Watercolour

This watercolor painting captures Nastenka, the beloved heroine of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novella White Nights. Set against the misty backdrop of 19th-century Saint Petersburg, the scene evokes a poignant sense of longing and melancholy. Dressed in period attire, with a bonnet tied neatly under her chin, Nastenka standing in the misty streets of Saint Petersburg, caught between dreams and reality, hope and heartbreak, embodying the romantic and introspective spirit of Dostoevsky's story. The soft, muted colors and delicate brushwork highlight the dreamlike atmosphere of this timeless literary moment.

Materials used:

watercolor and paper

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 35 x 50 x 0.1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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