27. Portrait of Lepa Perović (1961) – Zora Petrović

“Portrait of Lepa Perović” was painted in 1961 by the renowned Serbian painter Zora Petrović. The portrayed sitter, Leposava Lepa Perović, is the donor of the core collection of the Modern Gallery in Lazarevac. The portrait is executed in Zora Petrović’s distinctive expressionist style. The figure of the donor is...

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  • “Portrait of Lepa Perović” was painted in 1961 by the renowned Serbian painter Zora Petrović.
  • The portrayed sitter, Leposava Lepa Perović, is the donor of the core collection of the Modern Gallery in Lazarevac.
  • The portrait is executed in Zora Petrović’s distinctive expressionist style.
  • The figure of the donor is placed centrally in the composition, emphasizing her importance and presence.
  • A subtle brown-gray background highlights the sitter and enhances the emotional intensity of the portrait.
  • The figure is modeled in earthy ocher and darker tones, typical of the artist’s mature palette.
  • Characteristic features — arched eyebrows and a lowered, introspective gaze — give the portrait a sense of dignity, strength, and inner calm.
  • The painting represents not only a personal likeness, but also a symbolic tribute to the patron of the gallery.

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