Who painted Portrait of Ivan Paskevich?

Portrait of Ivan Paskevich was painted by Franz Krüger in 1834.

Where can I see Portrait of Ivan Paskevich?

Portrait of Ivan Paskevich is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Ivan Paskevich?

Portrait of Ivan Paskevich is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Portrait of Ivan Paskevich

Franz Krüger , 1834

Portrait of Ivan Paskevich is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Franz Krüger. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Ivan Paskevich is an 1834 oil painting by Franz Krüger, depicting the renowned military figure in a formal, outdoor setting, juxtaposed against a backdrop of military activity.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Ivan Paskevich, is portrayed in a grand, decorated military uniform, conveying his high rank and importance through the display of numerous medals. His pose, with hands behind his back and holding a sword, suggests authority and dignity.

Technique & Style

Krüger executed the work in the Biedermeier style, characterized by the use of soft, muted colors (predominantly blues, whites, and grays), which impart a sense of calm to the otherwise dynamic scene of a battlefield.

History & Provenance

Commissioned during Krüger's active period in Berlin's artistic scene, the painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection, reflecting Krüger's popularity among military and social elites for portrait commissions.

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.