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Portrait of Dmitry P. Neverovsky (1771-1813)

Portrait of Dmitry P. Neverovsky (1771-1813), by Unknown, oil, 1822
Portrait of Dmitry P. Neverovsky (1771-1813), by Unknown, oil, 1822

Portrait of Dmitry P. Neverovsky (1771-1813) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The work is an oil painting that depicts a man dressed in a dark military uniform accented with gold trim.

About this work

Overview

The work is an oil painting that depicts a man dressed in a dark military uniform accented with gold trim. He is shown against an unadorned, dark background that concentrates attention on his face and the details of his attire, including a ruffled collar, decorative buttons, and several medals affixed to his chest.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter appears to be a senior officer or official, suggested by the elaborate uniform and the presence of multiple medals. His expression is composed yet severe, with a slight frown that conveys a sense of disciplined authority.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil on canvas, the portrait employs a restrained palette of deep tones contrasted by the bright gold of the uniform trim. Fine brushwork renders the texture of the fabric, the sheen of the medals, and the subtle modeling of the facial features, while the plain background eliminates distractions.

History & Provenance

The painting is identified as a portrait of Dmitry P. Neverovsky (1771–1813). It is part of the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, which holds a substantial number of comparable portrait works from the same period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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