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Portrait of Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden

Portrait of Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden, by Ivan Kramskoi, oil
Portrait of Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden, by Ivan Kramskoi, oil

Portrait of Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ivan Kramskoi. It is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1891 oil painting is a portrait of Count Frederick Maurice van Heiden by Ivan Kramskoi, a prominent Russian artist and critic.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in a formal, dark setting, wearing a blue military coat adorned with gold buttons, epaulettes, and medals, suggesting a high rank. His right hand rests on a sword hilt, emphasizing his military status.

Technique & Style

Kramskoi's Realist style is evident in the detailed, unromanticized portrayal of the count. The dark background highlights the subject's uniform and face, creating a sharp contrast.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection. Kramskoi was a key figure in the Peredvizhniki movement, known for its focus on realistic and socially conscious art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ivan Kramskoi

Artist

Ivan Kramskoi

Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi (Russian: Иван Николаевич Крамской; 8 June 1837 – 5 April 1887) was a Russian Realist painter and art critic.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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