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Portrait of Fyodor F. (Friedrich Otto) Rosen (1767-1851) (3rd)

George Dawe , 1822

Portrait of Fyodor F. (Friedrich Otto) Rosen (1767-1851) (3rd), by George Dawe, oil, 1822
Portrait of Fyodor F. (Friedrich Otto) Rosen (1767-1851) (3rd), by George Dawe, oil, 1822

Portrait of Fyodor F. (Friedrich Otto) Rosen (1767-1851) (3rd) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil-on-canvas portrait, created in 1822 by English artist George Dawe, depicts Fyodor F. (Friedrich Otto) Rosen, a figure distinguished by his military attire and decorations. The work is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait captures Rosen in a formal, dignified light, emphasizing his military rank through a black uniform adorned with gold epaulets, a red collar, and several medals, including a prominent star-shaped decoration. His direct, serious gaze engages the viewer.

Technique & Style

Dawe employs chiaroscuro to achieve depth and dimensionality, contrasting the subject's dark, neatly styled curly hair and attire against a muted green background, thereby enhancing the overall formal and dignified atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1822, during Dawe's prolific period in Saint Petersburg (after relocating in 1819), the portrait reflects his acclaim within the Russian artistic community, notably receiving praise from Alexander Pushkin.

Context

Dawe's artistic lineage is marked by his family ties: his father, Philip, was a mezzotint engraver known for political cartoons, and his brother, Henry Edward, also pursued portraiture, though George's work in Saint Petersburg defined his professional standing.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Dawe

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.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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