Alexander Jacovleff

Iacovleff, Alexandre
Yakovlev, Aleksandr

Russian, 1887 - 1938

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The image shows a portrait of a person in profile, with short dark hair, prominent cheekbones, and full lips. They are wearing a garment with a blue neckline and hints of green around the neck. The background is plain, with slight discoloration or texture. Inscriptions on the right side of the background read "Carrie," "Cunard 1935," and a signature.
Alexander Jacovleff, Carrie, 1935, pastel on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mrs. James Parmelee), 2015.19.432

Carrie

Alexander Jacovleff · 1935 · pastel on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.432

The image depicts the upper half of a seated person. The individual is slightly turned towards the viewer, holding a round object and a rosary over the wrist. They have curly white hair, a green hat with a yellow and red top, and wear a dark red and burgundy traditional garment. The person's facial features include pronounced cheeks, a straight nose, and a calm expression with slightly downturned eyes. The background is plain and light-colored.
Alexander Jacovleff, Un Lama de Lambrunn, 1932, colored chalks on wove paper, Gift of Dora Donner Ide in honor of and in memory of Choy Fung, 1993.40.1

Un Lama de Lambrunn

Alexander Jacovleff · 1932 · colored chalks on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1993.40.1