Artwork

Porträt der Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina (1708-1771)

Porträt der Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina (1708-1771), by Aleksey Antropov, oil, 1763
Porträt der Anna Vasiliyevna Buturlina (1708-1771), by Aleksey Antropov, oil, 1763

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

Portrait of Aleksey Antropov

Artist

Aleksey Antropov

Aleksey Petrovich Antropov (Russian: Алексей Петрович Антропов; 25 March 1716 – 23 June 1795) was a Russian painter active primarily in St.

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