Artwork

Portrait of V.E.Novosiltsova

Portrait of V.E.Novosiltsova, by Fyodor Rokotov, oil, 1790
Portrait of V.E.Novosiltsova, by Fyodor Rokotov, oil, 1790

Portrait of V.E.Novosiltsova is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Fyodor Rokotov. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

The subject's face and clothing are illuminated, while the background remains dark and shadowy.

The painting is a portrait of a woman, likely from the 18th century. She is dressed in an elegant, light-colored dress with a large bow at the neckline. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a subtle expression.

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. The subject's face and clothing are illuminated, while the background remains dark and shadowy.

The painting is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, explore the works of Fyodor Rokotov.

Overview

Fyodor Rokotov's 'Portrait of V.E. Novosiltsova' is an oil painting created in 1790. It is a representative work of the Rococo movement, showcasing the artist's skill in portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman from the 18th century, dressed in an elegant light-colored dress with a large bow at the neckline. Her subtle expression and refined attire convey a sense of dignity and poise.

Technique & Style

Rokotov's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with the subject's face and clothing illuminated against a dark background. This technique highlights the artist's mastery of light and shadow.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Tretyakov Gallery's collection. Rokotov, born into serfdom in 1736, gained his freedom and became a prominent portraitist, eventually being recognized as an Academician in 1765.

Artist & collection

Artist

Fyodor Rokotov

Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (Fedor Rokotov) (Russian: Фёдор Степа́нович Ро́котов; 1736 – December 24, 1808) was a Russian painter who specialized in portraits.

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