Artwork

Kenraali Gonjetskin, muotokuvaharjoitelma Repinin teokseen Valtioneuvoston satavuotisjuhlaistunto toukokuun 7. päivänä vuonna 1901 (1903)

Kenraali Gonjetskin, muotokuvaharjoitelma Repinin teokseen Valtioneuvoston satavuotisjuhlaistunto toukokuun 7. päivänä vuonna 1901 (1903) is an unspecified painting by Ivan Semenovitš Kulikov. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. This 1903 painting is a study for Ilya Repin's larger work, 'Valtioneuvoston satavuotisjuhlaistunto toukokuun 7.

About this work

Overview

This 1903 painting is a study for Ilya Repin's larger work, 'Valtioneuvoston satavuotisjuhlaistunto toukokuun 7. päivänä vuonna 1901'. It is a portrait of General Gonjetskin.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts General Gonjetskin seated at a desk, wearing formal attire with a black jacket, gold accents, and a light blue sash. The scene conveys a sense of formality and elegance, capturing the subject's dignified presence.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro is evident in the contrast between light and dark areas, with natural light entering from a window on the left side. The subject's white beard and hair stand out against the darker background, creating a sense of depth and volume.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ivan Semenovitš Kulikov

Ivan Kulikov kept a small brush in his coat pocket for quick sketches of faces he spotted on the street—waiters, soldiers, anyone with a story to tell.