Who painted Portrait of Stepan S. Andreyevsky (1782-1842)?

Portrait of Stepan S. Andreyevsky (1782-1842) was painted by George Dawe in 1821.

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Portrait of Stepan S. Andreyevsky (1782-1842) is held by Hermitage Museum.

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Artwork

Portrait of Stepan S. Andreyevsky (1782-1842)

George Dawe , 1821

Portrait of Stepan S. Andreyevsky (1782-1842) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1821 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Stepan S.

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Overview

The Portrait of Stepan S. Andreyevsky is an oil-on-canvas painting created by George Dawe in 1821. It is a representative work of Dawe's portraiture style, characterized by its detailed and lifelike depiction.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Stepan Stepanovich Andreyevsky, a military figure who played a role during the Napoleonic Wars. The medals and ornaments on his red and black uniform indicate his high rank.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Dawe's skill in capturing intricate textures and colors. The subject's curly brown hair and gold-accented uniform are rendered in precise detail against a solid brown background.

History & Provenance

George Dawe, an English artist, produced this work after moving to Russia in 1819. The portrait is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

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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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