Who painted Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov?

Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov was painted by Sergey Zaryanko in 1858.

Where can I see Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov?

Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov is held by Hermitage Museum.

Artwork

Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov

Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov is an oil painting by Sergey Zaryanko. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov is a 19th-century oil painting by Sergey Zaryanko, a Russian artist of Belarusian descent known for his portraits and teaching.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Nikolai Stroganov seated in a chair, wearing a formal dark jacket with gold buttons, suggesting a dignified or official status.

Technique & Style

Zaryanko's use of oil paint achieves a detailed and realistic representation of Stroganov, characteristic of his portraiture style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1858, the Portrait of Nikolai Stroganov is now held in the State Hermitage Museum, indicating its significance and preservation.

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.

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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