Who painted Portrait of Yegor I. Vlastov (1769/70-1837)?

Portrait of Yegor I. Vlastov (1769/70-1837) was painted by Unknown in 1824.

Where can I see Portrait of Yegor I. Vlastov (1769/70-1837)?

Portrait of Yegor I. Vlastov (1769/70-1837) is held by Hermitage Museum.

Artwork

Portrait of Yegor I. Vlastov (1769/70-1837)

Portrait of Yegor I. Vlastov (1769/70-1837) is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The work is an oil portrait depicting a man in a military uniform, rendered with a formal, detailed approach.

About this work

Overview

The work is an oil portrait depicting a man in a military uniform, rendered with a formal, detailed approach. He is shown against a muted yellow backdrop that isolates the figure, allowing his attire and expression to dominate the composition.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented in a black jacket trimmed with gold epaulets and a red collar, bearing medals and a cross that indicate rank and honors. His dark hair is styled in a pompadour, and his direct gaze engages the viewer, suggesting confidence and authority.

Technique & Style

The painter employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, using contrasts of light and shadow to create a sense of three‑dimensionality. Careful rendering of textures—fabric, metal, and skin—enhances the realism, while the restrained background supports the formal tone of the portrait.

Context

The portrait reflects the conventions of late eighteenth‑ to early nineteenth‑century Russian military portraiture, where emphasis on uniform details and insignia served to convey the subject’s status within the imperial hierarchy.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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