Artwork
Portrait of a boy
Portrait of a boy is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Carl Ludwig Johann Christineck. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a boy is a painting created in 1791 by Carl Ludwig Johann Christineck, a portraitist of German descent active in St. Petersburg.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy holding a sheet of drawings, gazing directly at the viewer with a gentle smile. His attire and hairstyle suggest a high social status, and his thoughtful demeanor implies a connection to his artistic endeavors.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects the stylistic influences of the Rococo period. The dark background and the boy's elegant clothing are characteristic of Christineck's portraiture style, which catered to the Russian aristocracy.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection. Christineck was known to have painted other notable figures, such as architect Yury Felten, in 1785.
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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