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Portrait of Matvey I. Platov (1753-1818) (copy after the 1814 original made in Britain ?)

Portrait of Matvey I. Platov (1753-1818) (copy after the 1814 original made in Britain ?) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. This oil painting is a portrait of Matvey Ivanovich Platov, a Russian general.

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Overview

This oil painting is a portrait of Matvey Ivanovich Platov, a Russian general. Created by George Dawe in 1822, it is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Platov in a green military jacket adorned with medals and ribbons, indicating his high military rank and honors earned during his service, notably against Napoleon's invasion of Russia.

Technique & Style

The painting features a dark, plain background that focuses attention on Platov's face and uniform. Dawe's style is characterized by detailed representation of Platov's military attire, including a white collar with gold trim and a dark sash.

History & Provenance

Dawe, an English portraitist, moved to Saint Petersburg in 1819 and gained recognition for his work, including a series of 329 portraits of Russian generals for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace. This portrait is believed to be a copy after an original made in Britain in 1814.

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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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