Porträt der Maria Ivanovna Myussar

Levitzky employs chiaroscuro to model the sitter’s features, creating depth through the contrast of light on the face against the darker surrounding tones. The muted greens and browns of the background recede, while delicate glazing enhances the texture of the fabric and skin, characteristic of Rococo’s graceful finish.

Created in 1796, the portrait entered the Tretyakov Gallery’s holdings, where it remains accessible to the public. Levitzky, a Ukrainian‑born painter who achieved academician status in Russia, produced the work during a period when portraiture served both personal commemoration and social display.