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Portrait of Yevstafy Ye. Udom (1760-1836) (2nd)

George Dawe , 1822

Portrait of Yevstafy Ye. Udom (1760-1836) (2nd), by George Dawe, oil, 1822
Portrait of Yevstafy Ye. Udom (1760-1836) (2nd), by George Dawe, oil, 1822

Portrait of Yevstafy Ye. Udom (1760-1836) (2nd) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1822 by George Dawe, this oil portrait depicts Yevstafy Ye. Udom, a Russian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars. The work is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

Yevstafy Udom is portrayed in formal, dignified attire, reflecting his military rank. The array of medals on his chest signifies his achievements and high status within the Russian military during the Napoleonic era.

Technique & Style

Dawe's composition features a dark, warm red background that contrasts with Udom's dark military uniform, adorned with gold braid on the collar and shoulder epaulettes. The subject's calm, steady gaze is a hallmark of Dawe's formal portraiture style.

History & Provenance

Created during Dawe's period of recognition in Russia (after 1819), the portrait showcases his ability to capture the likeness and stature of prominent Russian military figures, garnering praise from notable figures like Alexander Pushkin.

Context

The portrait is characteristic of the early 19th-century tradition of official military portraiture, emphasizing the subject's professional accomplishments and social standing within the Russian imperial context.

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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