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Portrait of Pyotr Andreyevich Tolstoi, President of Collegium of Commerce

Johann Gottfried Tannauer , 1715

Portrait of Pyotr Andreyevich Tolstoi, President of Collegium of Commerce, by Johann Gottfried Tannauer, oil, 1715
Portrait of Pyotr Andreyevich Tolstoi, President of Collegium of Commerce, by Johann Gottfried Tannauer, oil, 1715

Portrait of Pyotr Andreyevich Tolstoi, President of Collegium of Commerce is an oil painting by Johann Gottfried Tannauer. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1715 oil painting by Johann Gottfried Tannauer is a formal portrait of Pyotr Andreyevich Tolstoi, then President of the Collegium of Commerce, now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Tolstoi in attire reflecting his high office: a green coat with gold embroidery and a ceremonial medal. His serious expression and direct gaze convey authority.

Technique & Style

Set against a somber, plain background, Tolstoi's figure is rendered in sharp relief, emphasizing his dignified demeanor. Tannauer's use of contrasting colors draws attention to the subject's face and symbols of rank.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1715, the work has been part of the State Hermitage Museum's holdings, testifying to Tolstoi's significance in 18th-century Russian governance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johann Gottfried Tannauer

Johann Gottfried Tannauer, or Dannhauer (1680–1733–37) was a German painter, portraitist and miniaturist who worked in Russia after 1711.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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