Artwork

Porträt des Ambrose (Podobedov) of St. Petersburg (1742-1818)

Porträt des Ambrose (Podobedov) of St. Petersburg (1742-1818), by Vladimir Borovikovsky, oil
Porträt des Ambrose (Podobedov) of St. Petersburg (1742-1818), by Vladimir Borovikovsky, oil

Porträt des Ambrose (Podobedov) of St. Petersburg (1742-1818) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Vladimir Borovikovsky. It is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. This oil painting, held in the Tretyakov Gallery, is a portrait of a notable figure from St.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, held in the Tretyakov Gallery, is a portrait of a notable figure from St. Petersburg.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, identified as Ambrose Podobedov, is depicted wearing ornate religious attire and holding symbolic objects, indicating his high-ranking status within the church.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases the artist's skill through its detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and accessories, characteristic of the Rococo style.

History & Provenance

Attributed to Vladimir Borovikovsky, a prominent Russian portraitist, the work dates to around the turn of the 19th century, a period during which the artist was influential in Russian portraiture.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Vladimir Borovikovsky

Artist

Vladimir Borovikovsky

Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (August 4 1757 – April 18 1825) was a Russian artist of Ukrainian Cossack origin. He served at the court of Catherine the Great and dominated portraiture in Russia at the turn of the 19th century.

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