The Empire waistline is not yet down in this 1820s portrait of Sofia Tolstaya.
Keywords: Riesner, Sofia Apraksina, Tolstoy family, Apraksin family, Russian, straight coiffure, bun, head band, off shoulder vee neckline, quarter length puffed sleeves, cuffs, waist band, Empire waistline, sloce skirt, necklace, clasps, wrap