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Портрет Д.С. Яковлевой

Vladimir Borovikovsky , 1801

Портрет Д.С. Яковлевой, by Vladimir Borovikovsky, oil, 1801
Портрет Д.С. Яковлевой, by Vladimir Borovikovsky, oil, 1801

Портрет Д.С. Яковлевой is an oil painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Painted in 1801 by Vladimir Borovikovsky, this oil on canvas portrait is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman, D.S. Yakovleva, in a light blue dress with lace trim, holding a pink flower and a brown cloth, set against a green backdrop. Her gaze is directed to the side, suggesting a formal yet intimate setting.

Technique & Style

Borovikovsky's use of color and composition emphasizes the subject's expression and posture, creating a nuanced representation of Yakovleva.

History & Provenance

Vladimir Borovikovsky, a Ukrainian-born artist who worked at the court of Catherine the Great, was a leading figure in Russian portraiture at the turn of the 19th century.

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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