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Portrait of M.I. Tatischeva, by David Luders, oil, 1759

Portrait of M.I. Tatischeva

David Luders

1759

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of M.I. Tatischeva is a 1759 oil by David Luders, a Rococo painting work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
David Luders
When & what style?
1759 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with a gentle smile, dressed in a white dress with a ruffled neckline and red ribbons on her sleeves. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with flowers. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The overall effect is one of quiet elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

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