Artwork
Portrait of Ivan N. Durnovo (1784-1850)
Portrait of Ivan N. Durnovo (1784-1850) is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist George Dawe. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
This oil painting, created by George Dawe in 1822, is a portrait of Ivan N. Durnovo, a figure prominent during the Napoleonic Wars. The work is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Durnovo in a formal, serious pose, wearing a red coat with gold epaulettes, signifying his military or official status. His calm yet focused expression suggests a sense of dignity and authority.
Technique & Style
Dawe's use of chiaroscuro, evident in the strong contrast between light and dark, gives Durnovo's face a three-dimensional appearance. The gold buttons on his coat are highlighted, drawing attention to his military attire. The soft, blurred background in greens and yellows provides a subtle contrast to the subject.
History & Provenance
George Dawe, an English portraitist, painted this work during his time in Saint Petersburg, where he was recognized by Russian cultural figures. The painting is now held at the State Hermitage Museum.
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Artist
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.
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