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Portrait of Adjutant-General Alexander Liders

Georg von Bothmann , 1872

Portrait of Adjutant-General Alexander Liders, by Georg von Bothmann, oil, 1872
Portrait of Adjutant-General Alexander Liders, by Georg von Bothmann, oil, 1872

Portrait of Adjutant-General Alexander Liders is an oil painting by the Realist artist Georg von Bothmann. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Georg von Bothmann's 1872 oil painting, Portrait of Adjutant-General Alexander Liders, is a formal military portrait housed in the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Adjutant-General Alexander Liders in a dark blue military uniform adorned with numerous medals and gold buttons, conveying his high rank and military distinction. His serious expression and neatly groomed white mustache and hair underscore his professional demeanor.

Technique & Style

Bothmann employed soft lighting to accentuate Liders' face and the intricate details of his uniform, creating a sense of depth and emphasizing the subject's stature.

History & Provenance

Created in 1872, the painting has been part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection, though specific details of its acquisition are not provided in the available information.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Georg von Bothmann

Artist

Georg von Bothmann

Georg von Bothmann (1810–1891) was an artist, born in Lübeck.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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