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Portrait of Osip V. Ilovaisky (1775-1839) (10th)

George Dawe , 1824

Portrait of Osip V. Ilovaisky (1775-1839) (10th), by George Dawe, oil, 1824
Portrait of Osip V. Ilovaisky (1775-1839) (10th), by George Dawe, oil, 1824

Portrait of Osip V. Ilovaisky (1775-1839) (10th) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil-on-canvas portrait, painted by George Dawe in 1824, is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection. It is one of many figure studies produced by the artist during his time in Saint Petersburg.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Osip V. Ilovaisky, a military figure, in formal attire adorned with medals and epaulets. His serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of gravitas, while the muted background focuses attention on the subject.

Technique & Style

Dawe's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture, with detailed rendering of the subject's military regalia. The level of craftsmanship is evident in the depiction of medals and epaulets.

History & Provenance

Dawe, an English portraitist, relocated to Russia in 1819 and gained recognition for his portraits of military figures. This work is one of 329 portraits he contributed to the Winter Palace's Military Gallery.

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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