Knights in embellished armour face off in The Duel, their battle energy contrasting with the enigmatic gaze of the woman behind them. Olga Suvorova’s lavish scene hints at a dramatic tale and is depicted in her signature style influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, Gustav Klimt, and traditional Russian icons. Suvorova, who comes from a three-generation dynasty of artists, studied monumental composition at the St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts. She is known for her portraiture, both at home in Russia and around the world.