About the book: 2009 / Valentin Aleksandrovich Serov is rightfully considered one of the brightest Russian painters, graphic artists and portraitists of the Silver Age. An artist of unique talent and equally uniquely versatile, he brilliantly mastered all painting techniques and had almost photographic vision. A sharp eye and precise hand allowed Serov to instantly capture the color, shape, and mood of nature and convey them with amazing accuracy..