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Portrait of Count Piotr Panin

Unknown , 1775

Portrait of Count Piotr Panin, by Unknown, oil, 1775
Portrait of Count Piotr Panin, by Unknown, oil, 1775

Portrait of Count Piotr Panin is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1775 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Count Piotr Panin is an oil painting depicting a man in formal attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing a dark blue coat with red and gold trim, a white wig, and a red sash, adorned with gold buttons and a medal pin, suggesting a high-ranking official or nobleman.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using a dark background and focused lighting to create a dramatic effect, drawing attention to the subject's face and emphasizing his features.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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