Artwork
Porträt der Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina (1708-1771)

Porträt der Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina (1708-1771) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Aleksey Antropov. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Porträt der Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina is an oil painting created in 1763 by Aleksey Petrovich Antropov, depicting the eponymous subject, Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina (1708-1771). The work is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait presents Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina with a serious expression, dressed in a dark blue ensemble, conveying elegance and refinement. Her direct, confident gaze engages the viewer, inviting reflection on her character.
Technique & Style
Antropov employed Rococo stylistic elements in the painting. The composition utilizes a muted brown background to focus attention on the subject, while a ruffled collar frames her face. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates strong contrasts, adding depth and volume to the portrait.
History & Provenance
Created in 1763 by Aleksey Petrovich Antropov, the painting is now held in the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, with its provenance tracing back to the artist's activity in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
Context
As a Rococo work from 1763, the portrait reflects the aesthetic preferences of the mid-18th century, characterized by delicacy, elegance, and an emphasis on the subject's emotional presence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Aleksey Petrovich Antropov (Russian: Алексей Петрович Антропов; 25 March 1716 – 23 June 1795) was a Russian painter active primarily in St.
















