Artwork

Anastasia Aleksandrovna Botkina

Anastasia Aleksandrovna Botkina, by Mikhail Botkin, oil, 1862
Anastasia Aleksandrovna Botkina, by Mikhail Botkin, oil, 1862

Anastasia Aleksandrovna Botkina is an oil painting by Mikhail Botkin. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Anastasia Aleksandrovna Botkina is a portrait painted in oil by Mikhail Petrovich Botkin in 1862. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young woman with dark hair, wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar. Her neutral expression and direct gaze create a contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro, with a dark background and detailed facial features, creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Mikhail Botkin

Artist

Mikhail Botkin

Mikhail Petrovich Botkin (Russian: Михаи́л Петро́вич Бо́ткин; 26 June 1839 – 22 January 1914) was a Russian painter, engraver, art collector, archaeologist and philanthropist.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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