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Portrait of Fiodor Dubiansky

Portrait of Fiodor Dubiansky, by Aleksey Antropov, oil, 1761
Portrait of Fiodor Dubiansky, by Aleksey Antropov, oil, 1761

Portrait of Fiodor Dubiansky is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Aleksey Antropov. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Fiodor Dubiansky is a 1761 oil painting by Aleksey Petrovich Antropov, a Russian artist active in St. Petersburg and Moscow.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Fyodor Dubyansky, shown with a long white beard and wearing rich, intricately patterned robes and a heavy gold cross, holding a staff and a rolled-up paper, conveying an air of seriousness and authority.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Rococo style, the painting features a dark background that accentuates the subject's features and attire, with the use of light creating a three-dimensional effect on the face and robes.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the State Hermitage Museum, having been created by Antropov, who was known for his work in various mediums including oil, miniatures, and icons.

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.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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