Artwork

Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova with Two Sons at Arkhangelskoe

Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova with Two Sons at Arkhangelskoe is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist François Flameng. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

Rendered in oil on panel in 1894, the work was created by François Flameng for the Hermitage Museum collection, where it remains on display.

Portrait shows Princess Zinaida Yusupova seated with her two young sons in the formal garden of Arkhangelskoye Estate. The composition includes a parasol held by the princess, a dog at her feet and a cultivated landscape that reference the family’s aristocratic status and the seasonal cycle of renewal. The presence of her children emphasizes dynastic continuity and maternal authority within the Yusupov lineage.

Rendered in oil on panel in 1894, the work was created by François Flameng for the Hermitage Museum collection, where it remains on display.

Technique & Style

Executed in 1894 by François Flameng, this portrait is an oil painting created on a panel support. The work measures 75 cm in height and 59 cm in width. Stylistically, the composition situates Princess Zinaida Yusupova and her two sons within an outdoor garden setting at the Arkhangelskoye Estate.

The scene incorporates specific narrative elements, including a parasol and a dog, which accompany the figures. Produced in France, the piece functions as a formal group portrait that integrates the sitters with their aristocratic surroundings.

History & Provenance

Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova with Two Sons at Arkhangelskoe is an oil on panel painted by François Flameng in 1894, created in France for the Yusupov family. The work shows the princess with her two children in a garden setting at the Arkhangelskoe estate, accompanied by a dog and a parasol. Its dimensions measure 75 cm by 59 cm, and it was originally part of a private collection before entering the Hermitage Museum, where it remains on display.

The painting’s provenance traces from its commission by the Yusupovs, through private ownership, to its acquisition by the museum in the early 20th century.

Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova with Two Sons at Arkhangelskoe is part of the Hermitage Museum's collection and is housed in the museum's main building in Saint Petersburg. The work, executed by François Flameng in 1894, is listed in the museum's catalogue under the title and artist as recorded in the internal inventory. No accession number is provided in the available documentation, and the sources do not detail any specific exhibition of the painting beyond its inclusion in the permanent display of the Hermitage's portrait gallery.

Overview

François Flameng completed Portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova with Two Sons at Arkhangelskoe in 1898. This oil painting captures Princess Zinaida Yusupova alongside her two children and a dog within the expansive grounds of the Arkhangelskoye Estate. The work exemplifies Flameng's approach to portraiture, blending a formal commission with a naturalistic setting. It is currently housed in the State Hermitage Museum.

Context

François Flameng was recognized for his ability to portray individuals in both formal and informal settings, often capturing a sense of everyday elegance. While his work sometimes incorporated elements of Impressionism, he maintained a refined, academic finish, appealing to patrons who sought both modernity and tradition. This portrait of Princess Zinaida Yusupova exemplifies his skill in depicting prominent figures within their personal and luxurious surroundings.

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Artist & collection

Artist

François Flameng

François Léopold Flameng (6 December 1856 – 28 February 1923) was a French painter of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the son of printmaker Léopold Flameng who educated him.