Artwork
Unknown officer

Unknown officer is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Fyodor Rokotov. It dates from 1757 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Unknown Officer is a portrait painted by Fyodor Rokotov in 1757, exemplifying the artist's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young, unidentified military officer, distinguished by his dark hair and ornate black jacket with gold accents, set against a dark background that accentuates his presence.
Technique & Style
Rokotov's use of oil paint achieves a high level of detail, evident in the intricate gold work on the officer's jacket and the nuanced rendering of his facial expression, characteristic of the Rococo period's emphasis on elegance and refinement.
History & Provenance
The painting is held by the Tretyakov Gallery, a repository of Russian art that houses an extensive collection of Rokotov's works, providing context for understanding the artist's development and influence.
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Artist
Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (Fedor Rokotov) (Russian: Фёдор Степа́нович Ро́котов; 1736 – December 24, 1808) was a Russian painter who specialized in portraits.



















