A portrait of Iren fon Radlov by Alexandre Jacovleff, this painting features a muted colour palette and a focus on the sitter's face and upper body.

Alexandre Jacovleff, a Russian artist who later adopted French citizenship, painted this portrait of Iren fon Radlov. Jacovleff was known for his ethnographic studies and portraits, often created during his travels. His work displays a blend of academic training and a sensitivity to the individual character of his subjects. He travelled extensively, including expeditions to Asia and Africa, which influenced his artistic style and subject matter. The portrait presents a woman with auburn hair, styled in a bob, gazing to the left. She wears a black dress adorned with a decorative brooch at the high collar. The background is a muted green, with a stylised window providing a geometric contrast. The colour palette is restrained, dominated by the black of the dress, the pale tones of the sitter's skin, and the subdued greens and whites of the background. The composition is simple, focusing attention on the sitter's face and upper body. The artist's brushwork is evident, adding texture and depth to the painting.