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Porträt des Varvara Obreskova (c.1745-1815)

Fyodor Rokotov

1789

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Porträt des Varvara Obreskova (c.1745-1815) is a 1789 oil by Fyodor Rokotov, a Rococo painting work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?: Fyodor Rokotov
When & what style?: 1789 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This portrait shows a woman with dark hair styled up, wearing a white dress with a ruffled collar. The background is dark, with the woman's face and dress lit up. The woman's expression is calm, and her eyes seem to be looking straight at the viewer. The painting is done in oil paint, and the brushstrokes are visible, giving the image a sense of texture. If you're interested in seeing more works by the artist who painted this, you can check out 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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