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Portrait of Ivan Ivanovich Betskoi Wearing a Dressing Gown (copy)

Portrait of Ivan Ivanovich Betskoi Wearing a Dressing Gown (copy), by Alexander Roslin, oil
Portrait of Ivan Ivanovich Betskoi Wearing a Dressing Gown (copy), by Alexander Roslin, oil

Portrait of Ivan Ivanovich Betskoi Wearing a Dressing Gown (copy) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alexander Roslin. It is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting is a posthumous copy of a portrait by Alexander Roslin, created in 1796, three years after the artist's death. It is a representation of Ivan Ivanovich Betskoi, a Russian nobleman.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Betskoi in a dressing gown, conveying the relaxed yet refined atmosphere of 18th-century aristocratic life. The subject's attire and surroundings reflect the era's social customs and fashion.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of luxurious fabrics and textures. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a smooth, lifelike representation of the subject's face, while the clothing is characterized by intricate lace and folds.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the State Hermitage Museum's collection. As a posthumous copy of Roslin's original work, it provides insight into the artist's style and technique, as well as the enduring interest in his portraits.

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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