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Portrait of Nikolai I. Depreradovich (1767-1843)

George Dawe , 1822

Portrait of Nikolai I. Depreradovich (1767-1843), by George Dawe, oil, 1822
Portrait of Nikolai I. Depreradovich (1767-1843), by George Dawe, oil, 1822

Portrait of Nikolai I. Depreradovich (1767-1843) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Nikolai I.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Nikolai I. Depreradovich is a 19th-century oil painting held in the State Hermitage Museum's collection. Created by English artist George Dawe in 1822, it exemplifies his portraiture style developed after his relocation to Saint Petersburg in 1819.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Nikolai I. Depreradovich, a military figure, in a red jacket adorned with gold accents and medals. His formal attire and dignified demeanor suggest a representation of his military stature and social standing.

Technique & Style

Dawe employed chiaroscuro to create depth in the portrait, contrasting the subject's face and jacket with a dark background. This technique lends a sense of realism to the depiction, highlighting the intricate details of Depreradovich's military regalia.

History & Provenance

George Dawe, recognized by the Saint Petersburg artistic community and praised by notable figures like Pushkin, painted Depreradovich in 1822. The work is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

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

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Hermitage Museum

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