The bold choice of red and black in the clothing frames the face in conjunction with the dark hair, and the bright background draws the view into the eyes, which utilize a similar light value. #art#fineart#artstream#russianpainting#russianart#nicolaifechin#denvermuseumofart#patricksaunders

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