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Portrait of Grand Duchess Natalia Alexeyevna

Alexander Roslin , 1788

Portrait of Grand Duchess Natalia Alexeyevna, by Alexander Roslin, oil, 1788
Portrait of Grand Duchess Natalia Alexeyevna, by Alexander Roslin, oil, 1788

Portrait of Grand Duchess Natalia Alexeyevna is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alexander Roslin. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Grand Duchess Natalia Alexeyevna is an 1788 oil painting by Alexander Roslin, depicting the Russian noblewoman in a lavish setting, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and opulent attire.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures Grand Duchess Natalia Alexeyevna in a pose of refined elegance, conveying her high social status through intricate clothing, jewelry, and accessories, such as a prominent medal and a red fan.

Technique & Style

Roslin employed soft, nuanced lighting to accentuate the subject's face and the luxurious textures of her garments, exemplifying the Rococo style's emphasis on ornamentation and delicacy.

History & Provenance

Created during Roslin's European court circuit, the painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection, reflecting the artist's popularity among aristocratic patrons across the continent.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alexander Roslin

Artist

Alexander Roslin

Alexander Roslin (pronounced ; spelled Alexandre in French, pronounced ; 15 July 1718 – 5 July 1793) was a Swedish painter who worked in Scania, Bayreuth, Paris, Italy, Warsaw and St.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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