Lyudmila Asadova Portrait with Mask (Framed Mixed Media/Oil Painting)

This is an original artwork by Contemporary Russian artist Lyudmila Asadova, measuring approximately 33x26 inches including the frame. The piece features a stylized female figure in the center holding a theatrical mask, set against a vibrant, heavily textured red and multi-colored background. The figure is rendered with smooth skin tones and a long, slender neck, characteristic of Asadova's whimsical, neo-surrealist style. Her hair is intricately styled into two horizontal, patterned horns or cones in shades of blue and gold. The background background is composed of repetitive, rhythmic patterns that suggest a distant cityscape or abstract mosaics. The color palette is dominated by cinnabar reds, turquoise, and metallic gold accents. The work is housed in a triple-matted/moulding presentation: a wide, textured gold and black outer frame, followed by a white beveled inner liner, and a final silver-tone fillet bordering the canvas. The craftsmanship reflects high-quality decorative fine art with significant use of impasto and possibly gold leaf or metallic pigments to create tactile depth. The condition appears excellent with no visible craquelure, fading, or damage to the ornate framing. This contemporary piece draws inspiration from both Byzantine iconography and Commedia dell'arte motifs.