Who painted Portrait of I.S. Ebert?

Portrait of I.S. Ebert was painted by Nikolay Sauerweid in 1861.

Where can I see Portrait of I.S. Ebert?

Portrait of I.S. Ebert is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of I.S. Ebert?

Portrait of I.S. Ebert is associated with Realism.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of I.S. Ebert?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of I.S. Ebert are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of I.S. Ebert

Nikolay Sauerweid , 1861

Portrait of I.S. Ebert is an oil painting by the Realist artist Nikolay Sauerweid. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. Painted in 1861 by Nikolay Alexandrovich Sauerweid, Portrait of I.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1861 by Nikolay Alexandrovich Sauerweid, Portrait of I.S. Ebert is an oil-on-canvas work within the Realist tradition. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait presents I.S. Ebert with a neutral expression, directly engaging the viewer. His attire—a black coat and white shirt—suggests a focus on the individual rather than social status, in line with Realist principles.

Technique & Style

Sauerweid employed oil paint to achieve depth and texture. The dark, nondescript background contrasts with the subject, emphasizing his face and clothing, characteristic of Realist portraiture’s emphasis on the ordinary.

History & Provenance

Created during Sauerweid’s brief, portraiture-focused career, the painting is now held by the State Hermitage Museum. Sauerweid, son of painter Alexander Sauerweid, contributed to the Russian Realist movement despite his short career.