Artwork

Portrait of Ivan Shchukin (1869-1908)

Portrait of Ivan Shchukin (1869-1908), by Ignacio Zuloaga, oil, 1900
Portrait of Ivan Shchukin (1869-1908), by Ignacio Zuloaga, oil, 1900

Portrait of Ivan Shchukin (1869-1908) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Ignacio Zuloaga. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1900 oil painting, Portrait of Ivan Shchukin (1869–1908), is the work of Spanish artist Ignacio Zuloaga. It is a portrait executed in a post-impressionist style.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Ivan Shchukin, depicted standing on rocky terrain, dressed in formal attire. His association with the collection now in the State Hermitage Museum suggests a connection to the art world.

Technique & Style

The painting features thick brushstrokes, particularly on the subject's clothing and hat, creating a textured effect. The use of impasto technique adds depth to the image. The face is highlighted by side lighting, contrasting with the shadowy background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ignacio Zuloaga

Artist

Ignacio Zuloaga

Ignacio Zuloaga y Zabaleta (July 26, 1870 – October 31, 1945) was a Spanish painter, born in Eibar, Guipuzcoa, near the monastery of Loyola.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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