Artwork

Portrait of Prince Vladimir Dolgorukov, Major-General of the Retinue of His Majesty

Portrait of Prince Vladimir Dolgorukov, Major-General of the Retinue of His Majesty is an oil painting by Ivan Makarov. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The work is an oil on canvas portrait executed in 1849 by the Russian painter Ivan Makarov. It depicts Prince Vladimir Dolgorukov, who held the rank of major‑general and served in the imperial retinue. The painting is part of the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

Subject & Meaning

Prince Vladimir Dolgorukov is presented in full military regalia, emphasizing his status within the Tsar’s household and his role as a senior officer. The portrait conveys both personal prestige and the broader expectations of loyalty and service that defined the Russian aristocracy of the mid‑nineteenth century.

Technique & Style

Makarov employed a restrained palette and careful modelling of light to render the textures of uniform, fabric, and skin. The composition follows conventional portrait conventions of the period, with a neutral background that focuses attention on the sitter’s face and insignia, highlighting his dignified bearing.

History & Provenance

Created shortly after the Revolutions of 1848, the painting entered the Hermitage’s holdings as part of the museum’s acquisition of 19th‑century Russian portraiture. It remains on display as an example of state‑commissioned portraiture and the artistic networks surrounding the imperial court.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Ivan Makarov

Ivan Makarov (1822–1897) was an artist, born in Arzamas.

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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