Unknown Title

1914 · Private Collection, Switzerland

Unknown Title is a 1914 portrait by the Russian artist Victor Stember.

This painting was bought by Prince Yousoupov. The quote: 'If the pride would not guard her empty heart, she would have loved!' was written on the back of the photo of this painting by the artists daughter.

Also written was: This picture belongs to Prince F.F. Yousopov= Count Sumarovoff=Elston. The meaning of this is unknown.

There are also postcards available of this painting on various antique postcard sites.

Archival Records of This Work

Historical photograph of Unknown Title, 1914 from the family album — Photograph from the family album

Postcard of Unknown Title, 1914 — Period postcard

This Work Appears In

Studio photograph 2 — Before the arrival of guests for the 25th Anniversary Celebration, the artist Stember enjo

Do you have information about this portrait — its location, provenance, or a better photograph? Please contact the family.