Artwork

Portrait of Maria Adlerberg

Portrait of Maria Adlerberg, by Ivan Tyurin, oil, 1871
Portrait of Maria Adlerberg, by Ivan Tyurin, oil, 1871

Portrait of Maria Adlerberg is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ivan Tyurin. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Maria Adlerberg is an oil painting created by Ivan Tyurin in 1871, now held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman, Maria Adlerberg, seated in a domestic setting, dressed in a white gown and lace cap, holding a colorful fan. A red curtain and dark wall form the background, with a shelf displaying a clock, flowers, and a small bird.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases Tyurin's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the lace on the subject's cap and dress. The use of a dark background creates a striking contrast with the subject, drawing attention to her figure.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ivan Tyurin

Ivan Tyurin (1824–1904) was an artist, born in Ardatovsky Uyezd.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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