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Portrait of Alexander Rimskiy-Korsakov in his youth

Fyodor Rokotov

1781

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Rococo painting Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Alexander Rimskiy-Korsakov in his youth 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 portrait shows a young man with light skin and brown eyes, wearing a dark jacket with gold embroidery. His hair is styled in a powdered wig, and he faces slightly to the right. The background of the painting is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The artist used oil paint to create this piece, and it is now held at the Tretyakov Gallery. If you want to learn more about the artist who created this portrait, 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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