Who painted Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov?

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov was painted by Sergey Petrovich Postnikov in 1873.

Where can I see Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov?

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov?

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov

Sergey Petrovich Postnikov , 1873

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov is an oil painting by the Realist artist Sergey Petrovich Postnikov. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Sergey Petrovich Postnikov in 1873, is a portrait of Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov. It is now held at the Tretyakov Gallery.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Ivanov with dark hair and a beard, dressed in formal attire, his arms crossed and gazing directly at the viewer. His serious expression conveys a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of muted colors, including a greenish-gray background, contributes to the calm mood of the painting. Ivanov's facial features are rendered in detail, with neatly trimmed beard and styled hair framing his face.