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Portrait of the Mining Engineer Nikolay Teplov

Konstantin Makovsky , 1890

Portrait of the Mining Engineer Nikolay Teplov, by Konstantin Makovsky, oil, 1890
Portrait of the Mining Engineer Nikolay Teplov, by Konstantin Makovsky, oil, 1890

Portrait of the Mining Engineer Nikolay Teplov is an oil painting by the Realist artist Konstantin Makovsky. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of the Mining Engineer Nikolay Teplov is a 1890 oil painting by Russian artist Konstantin Makovsky, held in the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Nikolay Teplov, a mining engineer, in a formal dark suit with a white collar and bow tie, conveying a sense of professionalism through his serious expression.

Technique & Style

Makovsky's Realist style is evident in the detailed observation of his subject, achieved through smooth brushstrokes that capture the texture of Teplov's clothing and a warm skin tone that contrasts with the cool, dark background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Konstantin Makovsky

Artist

Konstantin Makovsky

Konstantin Yegorovich Makovsky (Russian: Константи́н Его́рович Мако́вский; (20 June o.c.) 2 July n.c.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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