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Portrait of Yegor F. Stahl (1772 - after 1862)

George Dawe , 1822

Portrait of Yegor F. Stahl (1772 - after 1862), by George Dawe, oil, 1822
Portrait of Yegor F. Stahl (1772 - after 1862), by George Dawe, oil, 1822

Portrait of Yegor F. Stahl (1772 - after 1862) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Yegor F.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Yegor F. Stahl is an oil-on-canvas painting created by George Dawe in 1822. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Yegor F. Stahl, a military figure, wearing a gold uniform with medals and a red cape. His serious expression and formal attire suggest a representation of his professional stature.

Technique & Style

Dawe's use of oil paint captures the subject's likeness and the intricate details of his military regalia against a light brown background. The portrait exemplifies Dawe's skill in portraiture.

History & Provenance

George Dawe, an English artist, produced this work during his time in Saint Petersburg, where he was commissioned to paint portraits of Russian generals for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace.

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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