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Portrait of Stepan V. Dyatkov (1759 - after 1818)

George Dawe , 1826

Portrait of Stepan V. Dyatkov (1759 - after 1818), by George Dawe, oil, 1826
Portrait of Stepan V. Dyatkov (1759 - after 1818), by George Dawe, oil, 1826

Portrait of Stepan V. Dyatkov (1759 - after 1818) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. This oil-on-canvas portrait, painted in 1826, depicts Stepan Vasiljevič Dyatkov, a figure of significance in the early 19th century.

About this work

Overview

This oil-on-canvas portrait, painted in 1826, depicts Stepan Vasiljevič Dyatkov, a figure of significance in the early 19th century. The work is the product of George Dawe, an English artist active in Saint Petersburg at the time.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing a dark military uniform adorned with gold epaulettes and medals, indicating a high rank, likely within the military. The formal attire and serious expression convey a sense of dignity and authority.

Technique & Style

The portrait features smooth brushwork on the subject's face, while the gold details are rendered with a level of precision that catches the light. The background is a flat red with a faded yellowish shape, a relatively simple setting that focuses attention on the subject.

History & Provenance

Painted by George Dawe during his residency in Saint Petersburg, the portrait is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection. Dawe was known for his official portraits of military leaders and contributed to the Russian artistic landscape before his death in 1829.

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

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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