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Study of Heads, by Alexander Ivanov, unspecified, 1830

Study of Heads

Alexander Ivanov

1830

unspecified

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Study of Heads is a 1830 unspecified by Alexander Ivanov, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Alexander Ivanov
When & what style?
1830
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting shows five men's heads, all looking in different directions. One is looking straight at you, while another is turned to the side. The men have different facial expressions and hairstyles. The painting is quite detailed, with lots of texture and shading. You can see the wrinkles on the men's faces and the folds in their clothes. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and contrast. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, Alexander Ivanov.

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Portrait of Alexander Ivanov
Artist

Alexander Ivanov

Alexander Andreyevich Ivanov (Russian: Алекса́ндр Андре́евич Ива́нов; 28 July 1806 – 15 July 1858) was a Russian painter who adhered to the waning tradition of Neoclassicism but found little sympathy with his contemporaries.

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