Madame Elizabeth Shoumatoff: A Portraitist of Power and Grace Elizabeth Shoumatoff (1888-1980) remains a captivating figure in the annals of American portraiture, an artist whose career spanned decades and encompassed some of the most influential figures of her time. More than simply a painter, she was a keen observer of character, a master of capturing not just likeness but also the essence of those who sat before her canvas. Her leg…