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Portrait of Piotr Vannovsky

Alexander Fedorovich Pershakov , 1895

Portrait of Piotr Vannovsky, by Alexander Fedorovich Pershakov, oil, 1895
Portrait of Piotr Vannovsky, by Alexander Fedorovich Pershakov, oil, 1895

Portrait of Piotr Vannovsky is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Alexander Fedorovich Pershakov. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Piotr Vannovsky is an oil painting created by Alexander Fedorovich Pershakov in 1895, now held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a high-ranking military or government official, identified by his elaborate dark uniform adorned with medals and gold trim, and a red sash across one shoulder.

Technique & Style

The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to draw attention to the subject's face and decorations, set against a plain dark background.

Artist & collection

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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