Who painted Portrait of Arseny A. Zakrevsky (1783-1865)?

Portrait of Arseny A. Zakrevsky (1783-1865) was painted by George Dawe in 1820.

Where can I see Portrait of Arseny A. Zakrevsky (1783-1865)?

Portrait of Arseny A. Zakrevsky (1783-1865) is held by Hermitage Museum.

Artwork

Portrait of Arseny A. Zakrevsky (1783-1865)

Portrait of Arseny A. Zakrevsky (1783-1865) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Arseny A.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Arseny A. Zakrevsky is a 1820 oil painting by George Dawe, an English artist who gained prominence in Russia.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Arseny A. Zakrevsky, a Russian statesman. The portrait is a representation of Zakrevsky, capturing his likeness.

Technique & Style

Dawe's work is characterized by his skill in portraiture, a genre in which he specialized. The painting showcases his ability to capture the subject's likeness using oil paint.

History & Provenance

Dawe created the portrait after relocating to Saint Petersburg in 1819, where he was recognized by Russian cultural figures. The painting is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Dawe

George Dawe (6 February 1781 – 15 October 1829) was an English portraitist who painted 329 portraits of Russian generals active during Napoleon's invasion of Russia for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace.

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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