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Portrait of Prince Pyotr Volkonsky

Franz Krüger , 1850

Portrait of Prince Pyotr Volkonsky, by Franz Krüger, oil, 1850
Portrait of Prince Pyotr Volkonsky, by Franz Krüger, oil, 1850

Portrait of Prince Pyotr Volkonsky 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

The Portrait of Prince Pyotr Volkonsky is a painting by Franz Krüger, a Prussian artist known for his portraits and equestrian scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Prince Pyotr Volkonsky in a formal military uniform, adorned with medals and gold trim, signifying his high rank. The surrounding environment, including a richly decorated room and attendant figure, underscores his status.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint around 1850, the work exemplifies the realist style, characterized by a focus on accurately representing the individual subject.

History & Provenance

Krüger created the portrait while working in Berlin, where he was a prominent portraitist among the city's elite. The painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

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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