Artwork

Porträt der Daria Golitsyna

Porträt der Daria Golitsyna, by Heinrich Buchholz, oil, 1772
Porträt der Daria Golitsyna, by Heinrich Buchholz, oil, 1772

Porträt der Daria Golitsyna is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Heinrich Buchholz. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Porträt der Daria Golitsyna is an 18th-century oil painting by Heinrich Buchholz, executed in 1772, currently part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Daria Golitsyna from the waist up, conveying elegance and refinement through her attire and demeanor. Her red dress, black fur-trimmed shawl, updo with a black ribbon and rose, pearl necklace, and blue flower brooch collectively signify her social standing and personal taste.

Technique & Style

Buchholz employs a dark background to accentuate the subject's features, leveraging chiaroscuro to create depth. The overall composition and use of color reflect the artistic conventions of portraiture in the late 18th century.

History & Provenance

Created in 1772, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Tretyakov Gallery is not detailed here. It is currently held in the gallery's collection.

Context

Painted in 1772, the work contextualizes the fashion and aristocratic tastes of the late 18th century, as well as Buchholz's place within the European portraiture tradition of his time.

Legacy

While specific influences or notable exhibitions of 'Porträt der Daria Golitsyna' are not highlighted, it contributes to the broader understanding of 18th-century European portraiture and Heinrich Buchholz's oeuvre.

Artist & collection

Artist

Heinrich Buchholz

Heinrich Buchholz (1735–1800) was an artist, born in Germany.

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