Artwork

Portrait of a lady

Portrait of a lady, by Dmitry Levitzky, oil, 1792
Portrait of a lady, by Dmitry Levitzky, oil, 1792

Portrait of a lady is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Dmitry Levitzky. It dates from 1792 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1792, is a portrait of a woman attributed to Dmitry Levitzky, a Ukrainian-born Russian artist. It is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Anna Davia from the waist up, wearing a pink and white dress and a matching hat adorned with flowers. Her gaze is directed to the right, and her hands are posed in a gentle gesture.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by the Rococo style, with a dark background that accentuates the subject's features. The artist's use of oil paint captures the elegance and refinement of the subject.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Dmitry Levitzky

Artist

Dmitry Levitzky

Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky or Levitsky (Russian: Дмитрий Григорьевич Левицкий; Ukrainian: Дмитро Григорович Левицький; 24 May 1735 – 16 April 1822) was a Ukrainian-born Russian portrait painter and academician.

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