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Porträt der Praskovya Lanskaya

Fyodor Rokotov

1781

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Rococo painting Portrait

Dominant colour

Porträt der Praskovya Lanskaya is a 1781 oil by Fyodor Rokotov, a Rococo painting work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?: Fyodor Rokotov
When & what style?: 1781 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, possibly from the 18th century. She is depicted wearing a white dress with ruffles and a large hairstyle. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed slightly to the side. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo, with loose strands framing her face. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture in the subject's clothing and hair. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the overall sense of drama in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work, you might want to look up Fyodor Rokotov.

About the artist

Artist

Fyodor Rokotov

Fyodor Stepanovich Rokotov (Fedor Rokotov) (Russian: Фёдор Степа́нович Ро́котов; 1736 – December 24, 1808) was a Russian painter who specialized in portraits.

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