Портрет сестер княжон Анны Гаврииловны и Варвары Гаврииловны Гагариных Vladimir Borovikovsky (1757-1825)

This oil painting depicts a portrait of two young sisters, Princesses Anna Gavrilovna and Varvara Gavrilovna Gagarin, attributed to Dmitry Levitsky. The sisters are shown in a garden setting, bathed in soft light.
On the left is Princess Anna, who is playing a red guitar-like instrument. She wears a simple white dress and has dark, curly hair tied up. Her gaze is directed towards her sister and a hint of a smile plays on her lips, suggesting a moment of shared connection and perhaps a performance.
Beside her, on the right, is Princess Varvara. She is looking directly at the viewer, holding a sheet of music. She is dressed in a light gray gown that drapes elegantly. Behind her, a hand can be seen, also holding a musical instrument, possibly a mandolin, hinting at a musical ensemble or perhaps just an aesthetic addition to the scene.
The background features lush greenery and delicate roses on a balustrade, contributing to an idyllic and refined atmosphere. The overall composition emphasizes the sisters youthful beauty, their bond, and their cultured upbringing, as evidenced by their musical pursuits and elegant attire. The painting evokes a sense of harmonious domesticity and aristocratic leisure.