Artwork

Portrait of Senator Piotr Myatlev

Portrait of Senator Piotr Myatlev, by Józef Oleszkiewicz, oil, 1824
Portrait of Senator Piotr Myatlev, by Józef Oleszkiewicz, oil, 1824

Portrait of Senator Piotr Myatlev is an oil painting by Józef Oleszkiewicz. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Senator Piotr Myatlev is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Józef Oleszkiewicz in 1824. It is a formal portrait characteristic of the early 19th century.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Senator Piotr Myatlev seated in formal attire, conveying dignity and authority through his serious and contemplative expression. His military-style jacket, red sash, and silver chain signify his status.

Technique & Style

Oleszkiewicz employed chiaroscuro to create depth and dimensionality, drawing attention to Myatlev's features and clothing against a dark, muted background. The artist's formal style is typical of the period.

History & Provenance

Painted during the reign of Tsar Alexander I, the portrait is now held in the State Hermitage Museum, having been created by a Polish artist active in Vilnius and Saint Petersburg.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Józef Oleszkiewicz

Artist

Józef Oleszkiewicz

Józef Oleszkiewicz (Lithuanian: Juozapas Oleškevičius, Russian: Юзеф Иванович Олешкевич; c.1777 – 5 October 1830) was a Polish painter, active in Vilnius and then in Saint Petersburg during Tsar Alexander I's reign,…

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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