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Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna

Aloys Gustav von Rockstuhl

Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, by Aloys Gustav von Rockstuhl, gouache
Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna, by Aloys Gustav von Rockstuhl, gouache

Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna is a gouache painting by the Art Nouveau artist Aloys Gustav von Rockstuhl. It is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Empress Maria Alexandrovna is a portrait painting executed on ivory by Aloys Gustav von Rockstuhl in 1900. It is part of the collection at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Empress Maria Alexandrovna wearing regal attire, including a crown, a blue sash, and pearl jewelry, set against a subdued greenish-brown background. Her calm expression and direct gaze convey dignity.

Technique & Style

The use of ivory as the painting surface lends the work a smooth, delicate appearance. Von Rockstuhl employed a nuanced color palette to achieve depth and dimensionality in the portrait.

History & Provenance

Created in 1900 by Aloys Gustav von Rockstuhl, the portrait has been in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum.

Artist & collection

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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