1855 Countess Sofia Andreevna Shuvalov by Vladimir Ivanovich Hau (auctioned by Christie's)

From Sofi's photostream on flickr.

1855 Countess Sofia Andreevna Shuvalov by Vladimir Ivanovich Hau (auctioned by Christie's) From Sofi's photostream on flickr

Countess Bobrinskaia is dressed for mourning. Her chemisette is dark gray, peeking out from the sleeves of her jacket bodice.

Keywords:  1855, Winterhalter, Sofia Bobrinskaia, Shuvalov family, Bobrinsky family, Countess, Russian, straight coiffure, veil, chemisette, high neckline, collar, long full under-sleeves, cuffs, vest bodice, buttons, long close over-sleeves, vee waistline, full skirt, handkerchief

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