Count Pavel Stroganov

Dawe employs a traditional portrait composition, juxtaposing the subject against a subdued, dark cloudy sky with a faint, suggestive landscape. The use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of textures, from the curly brown hair to the gold epaulets on the black jacket.

Created in 1825, the painting reflects Dawe's established practice in Saint Petersburg, where he had relocated in 1819. It remains in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, a testament to its historical and artistic value.

Part of Dawe's oeuvre focusing on portraits of military and notable figures, Count Pavel Stroganov sits within a broader body of work that garnered acclaim from Saint Petersburg's artistic and literary circles, including figures like Pushkin.