Who painted Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov?

Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov was painted by Franz Krüger in 1850.

Where can I see Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov?

Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov?

Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov

Franz Krüger , 1850

Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov is an oil painting by the Realist artist Franz Krüger. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Franz Krüger's Portrait of Count Pyotr Shuvalov is an oil painting created around 1850, exemplifying the realist style. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Pyotr Andreyevich Shuvalov, a Russian count, in formal military attire, conveying a sense of dignity and authority through his serious expression and ornate uniform.

Technique & Style

Krüger's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of Shuvalov's green military jacket with gold buttons and red trim, as well as the play of light on the metal and fabric, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro.

History & Provenance

Krüger, a Prussian painter and lithographer, was a prominent portraitist in Berlin, where he worked and gained recognition among the city's elite.

Artist & collection

Artist

Franz Krüger

Franz Krüger (10 September 1797, in Großbadegast, Köthen, Anhalt – 21 January 1857, in Berlin), known as Pferde-Krüger ("Horse-Krüger"), was a German (Prussian) painter and lithographer.