Fedor Antonovich Kuznetsov
1790
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
1790
oil
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
This portrait features a man with fair skin and short, curly hair. He is dressed in dark attire, which appears to be a coat with a lace-trimmed collar, and is set against a dark background. The subject's gaze is directed to the right side of the image. The painting is rendered in oil paint, and the artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject's facial expression is neutral, and the overall mood of the portrait is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Fyodor Rokotov.