Princess Volkonskaya is portrayed by Brullov in luxurious comfort in this 1842 work. She wears a scoop neckline dress with what appears to be a band of lace serving as modesty piece and bertha.
Keywords: 1842, Brullov - Karl, Maria Kikina, Princess, Kikin family, Volkonsky family, Russian, straight coiffure, hair jewelry, turban, off shoulder scoop neckline, modesty piece-bertha, necklace, earrings, bracelets, wrap, fur