Portrait of Pyotr P. Konovnitsyn (1764-1822) (replica of the 1821 portrait)

Against a dark, nondescript background, Dawe emphasizes Konovnitsyn's figure through the vibrant contrast of his red collar and the gold accents on his uniform. The composition focuses attention on the subject, with one hand poised on a sword hilt, underscoring his military identity.

Created in 1825 by English portraitist George Dawe, this replica is part of a larger body of work (329 portraits) commissioned for the Winter Palace’s Military Gallery. Dawe relocated to Saint Petersburg in 1819, earning acclaim from the artistic community and notable figures like Pushkin.

The painting reflects the cultural and artistic exchange between England and Russia in the early 19th century, as well as the commemoration of Russian military leaders following Napoleon's invasion.

As one of Dawe's portraits for the Military Gallery, it contributes to the historical record of Russia's military elite during a pivotal period, now preserved and exhibited at the State Hermitage Museum.