Who painted Portrait of Daniil V. Shukhanov (1745-1813/14)?

Portrait of Daniil V. Shukhanov (1745-1813/14) was painted by George Dawe in 1825.

Where can I see Portrait of Daniil V. Shukhanov (1745-1813/14)?

Portrait of Daniil V. Shukhanov (1745-1813/14) is held by Hermitage Museum.

Artwork

Portrait of Daniil V. Shukhanov (1745-1813/14)

Portrait of Daniil V. Shukhanov (1745-1813/14) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

George Dawe, a portrait painter who settled in Saint Petersburg in 1819, created this oil portrait in 1825. It shows Daniil Vasiljevič Šuhanov, a Russian figure of the early nineteenth century, and is now held by the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented in a formal military dress, his coat adorned with medals, brass buttons and a vivid red trim. A thick fur collar frames his neatly trimmed mustache, emphasizing his rank and status within the Russian armed forces of the period.

Technique & Style

Dawe employs a pronounced impasto, especially on the fur and the richly textured fabric, giving the surface a tactile quality. Subtle modelling of light and shadow across the face creates a convincing three‑dimensional effect, while the dark, unadorned background isolates the figure.

History & Provenance

After its completion, the portrait entered the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, where it remains on display. Dawe’s work on this piece follows his extensive series of portraits of Russian generals for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace.

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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