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Portrait of A. V. Tropinin
Portrait of A. V. Tropinin is an oil painting by Vasily Andreevich Tropinin. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. The Portrait of A.
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Overview
The Portrait of A. V. Tropinin is an oil painting created by Vasily Andreevich Tropinin in 1818. It is a portrait of the artist's son, Arseny Tropinin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young boy with curly hair, wearing a white shirt and dark jacket, gazing directly at the viewer. The simple composition focuses attention on the boy's face and attire.
Technique & Style
Tropinin employed chiaroscuro to convey depth and volume in the portrait, set against a plain background that accentuates the subject.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection. Vasily Tropinin, a Russian Romantic painter, created the work during his time in Moscow under Tsars Alexander I and Nicholas I.
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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.
