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Portrait of Prince M.D. Gorchakov

Georg von Bothmann , 1871

Portrait of Prince M.D. Gorchakov, by Georg von Bothmann, oil, 1871
Portrait of Prince M.D. Gorchakov, by Georg von Bothmann, oil, 1871

Portrait of Prince M.D. Gorchakov is an oil painting by the Realist artist Georg von Bothmann. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Prince M.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Prince M.D. Gorchakov is an oil painting created by Georg von Bothmann in 1871, currently held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Mikhail Dmitrievich Gorchakov, dressed in a formal black military uniform with gold accents and blue sashes, conveying his rank and status through intricate design elements.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases von Bothmann's skill in capturing detailed, realistic representations, utilizing oil paint to achieve depth and texture, as seen in the subject's attire and the serene landscape background.

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

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