Who painted Portrait of Count Ivan Kutaisov?

Portrait of Count Ivan Kutaisov was painted by Unknown in 1800.

Where can I see Portrait of Count Ivan Kutaisov?

Portrait of Count Ivan Kutaisov is held by Hermitage Museum.

Artwork

Portrait of Count Ivan Kutaisov

Portrait of Count Ivan Kutaisov is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The work is an oil painting portraying a distinguished gentleman with white hair, dressed in a red and black uniform accented by a blue sash bearing a white cross and a black cape. He gazes to his right with a solemn expression, set against a dark green backdrop that emphasizes his figure.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is identified as Count Ivan Kutaisov, a figure of status in his era. His attire, including the sash and cape, signals official rank, while the serious demeanor suggests a formal, perhaps official, representation intended to convey authority and dignity.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the painting employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, generating deep shadows that model the face and uniform while highlights bring out texture and volume. The brushwork yields a rich surface quality, and the limited palette of reds, blacks, and greens contributes to a restrained yet impactful visual tone.

History & Provenance

The portrait’s creation date and original commissioner are not recorded in the provided data. It remains attributed to the subject, Count Ivan Kutaisov, and is catalogued as a painted portrait, suggesting it was likely produced for personal or familial display in the 19th‑century Russian aristocratic context.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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