Artwork

Portrait of Peter III

Portrait of Peter III, by Aleksey Antropov, oil, 1762
Portrait of Peter III, by Aleksey Antropov, oil, 1762

Portrait of Peter III is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Aleksey Antropov. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Aleksey Antropov's 1762 oil painting, Portrait of Peter III, is a representation of the Russian monarch. The work is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Peter III in a formal military attire, standing in a richly decorated room with symbols of power, including a crown on a nearby table. His serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of authority.

Technique & Style

Although associated with the Rococo movement, the portrait is executed in a realistic style, with meticulous attention to the subject's clothing and the surrounding environment.

History & Provenance

Antropov, a prolific Russian painter of portraits, miniatures, and icons, created this work during his active years in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Kiev. He was born in St. Petersburg in 1716 and died there in 1795.

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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