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Portrait of Prince Nikolai Saltykov

Franz Krüger , 1850

Portrait of Prince Nikolai Saltykov, by Franz Krüger, oil, 1850
Portrait of Prince Nikolai Saltykov, by Franz Krüger, oil, 1850

Portrait of Prince Nikolai Saltykov is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Franz Krüger. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Prince Nikolai Saltykov is an oil painting created by Franz Krüger around 1850. It is a representative example of the artist's work during the Biedermeier period.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Prince Nikolai Saltykov in a formal pose, dressed in a bright red jacket and tan armor, with a pink feathered hat and a red wig. The subject's attire and confident stance convey a sense of dignity and status.

Technique & Style

Krüger's use of oil paint allows for a striking contrast between the sharp details of the subject's clothing and the soft, blurry landscape in the background. The shiny buttons and crisp white collar add to the overall sense of realism.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the State Hermitage Museum, a testament to its enduring significance. Krüger was a prominent portraitist in Berlin, often painting the city's elite and military subjects.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Franz Krüger

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.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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