"Virginia Woolf" portrait

Artist:  Vera Smirnova
Medium: Acrylic and Tempera on Paper
Dimensions: 7.5" x 9.5" (artwork); 13" x 16" (frame)

In this delicate and contemplative portrait, artist Vera Smirnova captures the introspective grace of literary icon Virginia Woolf. Rendered in soft, muted tones, Woolf is shown in profile, her features thoughtful and composed, evoking the quiet intensity that defined both her intellect and her prose. Smirnova’s subtle brushwork and restrained palette emphasize mood over detail, creating a sense of timelessness and emotional depth. The result is a striking yet gentle tribute to one of the 20th century’s most influential writers—poised at the intersection of vulnerability and vision.