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Portrait of Pyotr V. Denisyev (1766-1849)
Portrait of Pyotr V. Denisyev (1766-1849) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Pyotr V.
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Overview
The Portrait of Pyotr V. Denisyev is a 1823 oil painting by George Dawe, an English artist active in Saint Petersburg. It is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Pyotr Vasiljevič Denisjev, a military figure, in a dark uniform adorned with gold epaulettes, medals, and ribbons, indicating a high rank. The subject's attire and insignia suggest a significant military career.
Technique & Style
Dawe employed soft shadows to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face. The plain, faded greenish background allows the viewer's focus to remain on Denisyev's face and shoulders, highlighting the artist's skill in portraiture.
History & Provenance
George Dawe, son of mezzotint engraver Philip Dawe, gained prominence in Russia for his portraits, including a series of 329 Russian generals for the Winter Palace's Military Gallery. The Portrait of Pyotr V. Denisyev is part of this broader body of work.
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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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