“Princess Diana” – Original Portrait by Marina Stognieva

The Story Behind the Painting

“Princess Diana” is an original artwork by Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva, created in 2020. The painting is made in oil on canvas and has a circular format with a diameter of 40 cm / 15.74 in.

In this work, the artist turns to the image of Princess Diana as a recognisable figure associated with elegance, inner strength, and a distinctive emotional presence. The circular format gives the composition a more intimate character and concentrates attention entirely on the portrait.

Detail of the painting “Princess Diana”. Oil on canvas, diameter 40 cm / 15.74 in, 2020.

Oil painting allows the artist to work with soft tonal transitions, texture, and light. In this portrait, the focus is not only on recognisability but also on the emotional impression of the sitter — calmness, delicacy, and at the same time a sense of a strong personality.

The circular canvas removes the usual corners of a traditional rectangular composition and creates the feeling of a complete, almost medallion-like image. This format is especially expressive in portrait painting, naturally directing the viewer’s attention towards the face and character of the subject.

Interior visualisation of the painting “Princess Diana”.

In an interior, the circular portrait works as an independent visual accent. Its shape allows it to stand out without requiring a complex surrounding arrangement, making the painting a natural focal point while drawing attention to both the portrait and the painterly surface.

“Princess Diana” during the creative process in Marina Stognieva’s studio.

The studio photograph shows how the portrait gradually developed, from the broader colour relationships to the details of the face and the character of the image. The finished work preserves the visible energy and texture of the brushwork characteristic of Marina Stognieva’s original painting style.

“Princess Diana” is an intimate portrait in a circular format in which Marina Stognieva combines a recognisable image with decorative expressiveness and the emotional qualities of oil painting.

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Original Artwork & Collectible Fine Art Prints

The painting “Princess Diana” is an original artwork by Marina Stognieva, created by hand in oil on a circular canvas. It is a unique one-of-a-kind work.

Collectible Fine Art Prints personally signed by Marina Stognieva may also be available for selected works. Available formats, materials, prices, and other details can be discussed before ordering.

Payment & Worldwide Shipping

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer, or another agreed method.

Worldwide shipping is available. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are calculated individually depending on the destination and order details.

The painting on canvas is carefully packaged to protect the painted surface and ensure safe transportation. All purchase, payment, packaging, and international shipping details can be discussed directly with the artist before ordering.

“In this portrait, I wanted to convey not only the recognisable image of Princess Diana, but also a sense of her character — delicacy, inner strength, and a distinctive emotional presence. The circular format helped me focus all attention on the image itself.”

— Marina Stognieva