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"Portrait of Illarion Vasilyevich Vasilchikov" (copy) was painted by Georg von Bothmann in 1859.

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Artwork

"Portrait of Illarion Vasilyevich Vasilchikov" (copy)

Georg von Bothmann , 1859

"Portrait of Illarion Vasilyevich Vasilchikov" (copy) is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Georg von Bothmann. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Georg von Bothmann’s 1859 oil portrait, titled “Portrait of Illarion Vasilyevich Vasilchikov,” is part of the State Hermitage Museum’s collection. The work presents a mid‑nineteenth‑century Russian officer in full dress, rendered with a restrained palette and careful attention to detail.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, Illarion Vasilyevich Vasilchikov, is depicted in a dark military coat accented by a vivid blue sash and silver‑buttoned trim. A chest laden with medals and a sword with a red‑gold hilt underscore his rank and presumed service record, while his solemn gaze conveys the gravitas expected of a high‑ranking officer.

Technique & Style

Bothmann employs a chiaroscuro effect, using the contrast between the illuminated figure and the subdued, cloud‑filled sky to model form. The brushwork is smooth in the uniform and medals, allowing the metallic surfaces to catch light, while the background remains loosely rendered, emphasizing the portrait’s focus on the individual.

History & Provenance

Created in 1859, the painting entered the State Hermitage Museum’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its provenance reflects the museum’s broader acquisition of Russian military portraiture from the mid‑1800s, providing insight into the era’s visual documentation of elite officers.