Artwork

Portrait of Olga Zherebtsova

Portrait of Olga Zherebtsova, by Jean-Louis Voille, oil, 1793
Portrait of Olga Zherebtsova, by Jean-Louis Voille, oil, 1793

Portrait of Olga Zherebtsova is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Jean-Louis Voille. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Olga Zherebtsova is an oil painting created by Jean-Louis Voille in 1793, featuring a portrait of its namesake subject.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on Olga Zherebtsova, portrayed with a calm and serious expression, juxtaposed with an elaborately styled, curly hairstyle and a formal, dark blue dress adorned with a high, white lace collar.

Technique & Style

Voille employed soft color palette and smooth brushstrokes to convey elegance, set against a plain, dark background that emphasizes the subject's face and attire.

History & Provenance

The portrait is part of the collection at the State Hermitage Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jean-Louis Voille

Jean-Louis Voille (1744–1829) was an artist, born in Paris.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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