Artwork
Portrait of A.A.Chelishchev
Portrait of A.A.Chelishchev is an oil painting by Orest Kiprensky. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. Orest Adamovich Kiprensky, a prominent Russian portrait painter of the Romantic era, completed this oil portrait in 1836.
About this work
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This portrait shows a young boy with dark hair and eyes, wearing a red shirt under a dark jacket. He has a serious expression and looks directly at the viewer.
The boy's attire and the style of the painting suggest it was created in the early 19th century. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the portrait.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, look up Orest Kiprensky.
Overview
Orest Adamovich Kiprensky, a prominent Russian portrait painter of the Romantic era, completed this oil portrait in 1836. The work depicts a young male sitter, rendered with the careful observation for which Kiprensky was celebrated. It is part of the Tretyakov Gallery’s collection and exemplifies the artist’s focus on individual character within the portrait genre.
Subject & Meaning
The figure is a youthful boy with dark hair and eyes, dressed in a red shirt beneath a dark coat. His gaze meets the viewer directly, and his solemn expression conveys a sense of seriousness beyond his years, suggesting an intention to capture the sitter’s inner disposition rather than merely his outward appearance.
Technique & Style
Kiprensky employs a restrained palette, allowing the contrast between the bright red shirt and the somber jacket to highlight the boy’s face. Subtle modeling of light and shadow creates a three‑dimensional effect, while the brushwork remains smooth and refined, reflecting the early‑19th‑century Russian portrait tradition rooted in Romantic sensibilities.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836, the painting entered the holdings of Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery, where it remains on display. Kiprensky’s reputation at the time rested on his ability to convey psychological depth, a quality that secured his commissions from the Russian aristocracy and ensured the work’s preservation within a major national collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Orest Adamovich Kiprensky (Russian: Оре́ст Ада́мович Кипре́нский; 24 March 1782 – 17 October 1836) was a leading Russian portraitist in the Age of Romanticism.
