Portrait of Ivan Grigorevich, Count Chernyshev

Füger's style in this work is marked by simplicity and realism, with meticulous attention to the details of the Count's facial features and attire, eschewing flamboyance for a more subdued, realistic approach.

Originally created by Heinrich Füger, a court painter to the imperial family in Vienna, this miniature is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

As a court painter, Füger's clientele was predominantly aristocratic, similar to his contemporary, Cosway, though Füger distinguished himself by capturing the unique character of his sitters.

This portrait miniature exemplifies Füger's contribution to the tradition of realistic, character-driven portraiture in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, contrasting with more ornate contemporaneous styles.