Portrait of Countess Darya Petrovna Saltykova
1798
gouache
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
1798
gouache
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
This portrait is a painting of a woman, possibly from the 18th century. She is depicted wearing a white dress and a large bow on her head. The background is a dark blue color. The woman's facial expression is neutral, and she is looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she is wearing a red shawl draped over her shoulders. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and elegant. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Augustin Ritt.
