Artwork

Porträt der Anna Andreyevna Muravyova

Porträt der Anna Andreyevna Muravyova, by Carl Ludwig Johann Christineck, oil, 1768
Porträt der Anna Andreyevna Muravyova, by Carl Ludwig Johann Christineck, oil, 1768

Porträt der Anna Andreyevna Muravyova is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Carl Ludwig Johann Christineck. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Carl Ludwig Johann Christineck's 1768 oil painting, Porträt der Anna Andreyevna Muravyova, is a Rococo-style portrait held in the Tretyakov Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Anna Andreyevna Muravyova, a member of the Russian nobility, in a serene and contemplative state, conveying a sense of quiet introspection.

Technique & Style

Christineck's use of oil paint captures the subject's soft features and delicate attire, including a white dress with ruffles and a pink bow, against a dark background.

History & Provenance

Christineck, born to German parents in Russia around 1730-1732, worked primarily in St. Petersburg, producing portraits of the nobility, including this work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carl Ludwig Johann Christineck

Carl-Ludwig Christinek (1730/1732–c.1794) was a Russian painter. Christinek was born to German parents and was initially taught in German, but lived his whole life in Russia. He painted primarily portraits of Russian…

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