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Portrait of Ivan A. Velyaminov (1771-1837)

George Dawe , 1828

Portrait of Ivan A. Velyaminov (1771-1837), by George Dawe, oil, 1828
Portrait of Ivan A. Velyaminov (1771-1837), by George Dawe, oil, 1828

Portrait of Ivan A. Velyaminov (1771-1837) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Ivan A.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Ivan A. Velyaminov is an oil painting created by George Dawe in 1828. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Ivan Velyaminov, a Russian military figure associated with the Napoleonic era. His stern expression and numerous medals indicate a high rank.

Technique & Style

Dawe employed soft lighting to highlight Velyaminov's face against a dark, blurred background. The subject's gold military uniform is rendered in detail, with intricate red and gold embroidery on the collar and cuffs.

History & Provenance

George Dawe painted this work while working in Saint Petersburg, where he had established himself after relocating from England in 1819. The portrait is one of 329 he contributed to the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace.

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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