Who painted Portrait of Alexander Chertkov?

Portrait of Alexander Chertkov was painted by Sergey Zaryanko in 1854.

Where can I see Portrait of Alexander Chertkov?

Portrait of Alexander Chertkov is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Alexander Chertkov?

Portrait of Alexander Chertkov is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Portrait of Alexander Chertkov

Sergey Zaryanko , 1854

Portrait of Alexander Chertkov is an oil painting by the Realist artist Sergey Zaryanko. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Sergey Zaryanko's Portrait of Alexander Chertkov is a realist oil painting from around 1854, held in the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Alexander Chertkov, shown with a stern expression, wearing formal attire and a medal, conveying a sense of dignity and authority.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a dramatic effect, with a dark background highlighting Chertkov's face.

History & Provenance

Created by Russian portrait painter Sergey Zaryanko, of Belarusian ancestry, the work is now part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sergey Zaryanko

Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko (Russian: Сергей Константинович Зарянко; 6 October 1818, Lyady – 1 January 1870, Moscow) was a Russian portrait painter and art teacher of Belarusian ancestry.