Porträt des Grigory Orlov (1734-1783)

Rokotov employed Rococo stylistic elements and chiaroscuro to achieve depth, focusing attention on Orlov's face while intricately rendering the textures and embellishments of his uniform.

Painted in 1762 by Fyodor Rokotov, a formerly serf-born artist who had gained freedom and acclaim by then, the portrait is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.

Created during Rokotov's pre-Academician period (he became an Academician in 1765), the work reflects his established reputation as a portrait specialist in 18th-century Russia.

As part of the Tretyakov Gallery, Porträt des Grigory Orlov contributes to the historical and artistic record of 18th-century Russian portraiture and the Rococo movement's influence in Russia.