A young woman with auburn curls leans forward from deep shadow, her white blouse catching the light in loose, confident strokes. Painted in the manner of the old masters, this original oil painting by Pavel Filin sets a warm, thoughtful face against a dark, quiet background, with a strand of pearls half-glimpsed at her fingers. The chiaroscuro and restrained palette give the portrait a still, intimate mood. A striking addition to any collection, available now at Art Gallery Teplice.