Portrait of e. S. Pits-bilibin popova (married name pits) elena sergeevna (1891-1974) - artist; in 1910-1915 studied at the school of the institute of applied arts; worked at the petrograd porcelain factory; in the pre-revolutionary years she left for england. Former wife of i. Bilibin. Pitts - joseph pitts, mirsky's bank manager in paris[1] from a letter by k. Somov: paris, february 15, 1926. "another order came, an oil portrait. M-m pitts - she was formerly bilibin - a very nice and intelligent lady. At first she wanted to order a portrait of me from the head in colored pencils, her husband said that if she was going to order a portrait, then it would be better in oil and a large one. He is a rich banker. He looks like chernomor, but is quite nice and cultured, loves art and books. And he collects antiques, we discussed the pose and costume together. She, like a mannequin in a fashion house, changed clothes 5 times, and i chose a closed velvet dress in lie de vin (wine - in french). On an antique bergereke (armchair - in french), upholstered in yellow damask with patterns. She is so nearsighted that she wears glasses, which spoils her appearance. I suggested holding them in her hands, which she liked very much. "i was delighted. ". Object Type: painting. Date: 1926. Medium: painting. Collection: с 1973 года находится в ГРМ[2].
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