Artwork

Portrait of Pyotr M. Kolyubakin (1763 - after 1849)

Portrait of Pyotr M. Kolyubakin (1763 - after 1849), by Unknown, oil, 1823
Portrait of Pyotr M. Kolyubakin (1763 - after 1849), by Unknown, oil, 1823

Portrait of Pyotr M. Kolyubakin (1763 - after 1849) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1823 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. Portrait of Pyotr M.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Pyotr M. Kolyubakin is an oil painting depicting a serious-looking man with short, curly hair, dressed in a dark military uniform adorned with gold epaulets, a red collar, medals, and a cross, set against a muted greenish-brown background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Pyotr M. Kolyubakin, is portrayed in formal, decorated attire, suggesting his military rank and honors. The serious expression conveys a sense of dignity and authority.

Technique & Style

The painting utilizes chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to create depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to the subject's face and decorations.

History & Provenance

Limited information is available on the painting's history. The subject's lifespan (1763 - after 1849) provides a timeframe, but the artist and specific creation date remain unspecified.

Context

The work reflects late 18th or early 19th-century European portraiture traditions, where military figures were often depicted in formal, ceremonial attire to emphasize status.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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