Who painted Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829)?

Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829) was painted by George Dawe in 1821.

Where can I see Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829)?

Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829) is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829)?

Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829) is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829)

George Dawe , 1821

Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829) is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist George Dawe. It dates from 1821 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1821 by English portraitist George Dawe, *Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky* is an oil painting depicting a prominent Russian figure in a formal military attire. The work is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829), is portrayed with solemnity, reflecting his high military rank through meticulously rendered gold epaulettes and medals. The composition focuses attention on Veselitsky, suggesting his significance.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of British Romanticism, the painting emphasizes detail and solemnity. Dawe's attention to the uniform's intricacies and the use of a plain, dark background to highlight the subject are consistent with his approach to portraiture, as seen in his other military portraits.

History & Provenance

Created during Dawe's Saint Petersburg period (from 1819), the portrait is one of many military commissions he undertook, notably including 329 portraits for the Winter Palace's Military Gallery. It is now held in the State Hermitage Museum.

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.