Zinaida Serebryakova
1884–1967 (age 83)
Painter
Biography
Zinaida Serebryakova painted with luminous brushstrokes that captured both the tranquility of rural Russia and the radiant humanity of its people, making her one of the most cherished artists of her age. Her luminous portraits and compositions continued to evolve even after she left her homeland, reflecting an enduring passion for beauty and truth.
Her legacy lives on in galleries around the world and in the hearts of those who admire her sensitive vision, and she finds her final repose in the grounds of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois Russian Cemetery.