Who painted Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?)?

Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?) was painted by Grigory Soroka in 1848.

Where can I see Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?)?

Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?) is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?)?

Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?) is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?)?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?)

Grigory Soroka , 1848

Portrait of Lydia Miliukova (1832-?) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Grigory Soroka. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Grigory Soroka’s *Portrait of Lydia Miliukova* was executed in 1848 with oil on canvas. The work is part of the State Hermitage Museum’s collection and exemplifies the realist approach of the mid‑19th century Russian school associated with Venetsianov.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a young woman, Lydia Miliukova, seated in a modest chair. She wears a white dress, a red beaded necklace, and matching earrings, her right arm resting on the chair back, suggesting a poised yet intimate portrayal.

Technique & Style

Soroka employs the smooth, detailed brushwork characteristic of Russian realism, using oil pigments to render the textures of fabric, jewelry, and skin. The restrained palette and careful modeling convey a sense of quiet elegance typical of the period.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the portrait has remained within Russian institutional holdings, ultimately entering the State Hermitage Museum’s collection, where it is displayed among works of the Venetsianov circle.

Context

The painting reflects early‑19th‑century domestic attire and interior settings, aligning with the broader realist interest in portraying everyday individuals with dignity rather than idealized aristocratic imagery.

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Artist

Grigory Soroka

Grigoriy Vasilyevich Soroka (Russian: Григорий Васильевич Сорока, real surname Vasilyev (Васильев); November 27 1823—April 22 1864) was a Russian painter, one of the most notable members of Venetsianov school.