Artwork
Dmitriy Petrovich Voeykov
Dmitriy Petrovich Voeykov is an oil painting by Vasily Andreevich Tropinin. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This 1842 oil-on-canvas portrait by Vasily Andreevich Tropinin, housed in the Tretyakov Gallery, captures the likeness of Dmitriy Petrovich Voeykov. Executed in a formal setting, the work exemplifies Tropinin's skill in the portrait genre.
Subject & Meaning
Dmitriy Petrovich Voeykov is portrayed seated, dressed in a dark coat and hat, holding a red cloth in his right hand. The subject's attire and the implied environment (possibly a studio or wealthy residence) suggest a person of some standing, though the specific significance of the red cloth remains ambiguous.
Technique & Style
Tropinin employs chiaroscuro to create depth, focusing attention on Voeykov's face and hands. The painting showcases meticulous detail and realism, highlighting the artist's technical prowess.
History & Provenance
Created during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I, the portrait is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection. Tropinin, formerly a serf, gained freedom in his forties and was known for portraits of contemporaries and domestic scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Vasily Andreevich Tropinin (Russian: Васи́лий Андре́евич Тропи́нин; 30 March 1776 – 16 May 1857) was a Russian Romantic painter, active in Moscow during Tsars Alexander I and Nicholas I's reigns.
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