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Portrait of Prince Nikolai Yusupov
Portrait of Prince Nikolai Yusupov is an oil painting by the Realist artist Sergey Zaryanko. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
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Overview
This oil painting is a portrait of Prince Nikolai Yusupov, created by Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko in 1868. It is a representative work of the realist tradition, characterized by its attention to detail and accurate depiction of the subject.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Prince Nikolai Yusupov seated in a red chair, dressed in formal attire, with a cane and a piece of paper in his hands. The focus is on the subject, with the dark background and careful use of light drawing attention to his face and hands.
Technique & Style
Zaryanko's use of chiaroscuro creates a three-dimensional effect, with light and shadow accentuating the textures of the subject's clothing and accessories. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the smooth fabric and the rough grain of the cane.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum. It was created by Sergey Konstantinovich Zaryanko, a Russian portrait painter of Belarusian ancestry who worked primarily in Moscow.
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Artist
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.
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