Artwork

Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov

Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov, by Fyodor Rokotov, oil, 1781
Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov, by Fyodor Rokotov, oil, 1781

Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Fyodor Rokotov. It dates from 1781 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery. Painted around 1781, Portrait of Count Artemy I.

About this work

Overview

Painted around 1781, Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov is an oil-on-canvas work by Russian artist Fyodor Rokotov, showcasing his skill in capturing the likeness and demeanor of his aristocratic subject.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Count Artemy I. Vorontsov with a serious expression, clad in formal, period-specific attire: a dark jacket, red shirt with lace collar, and an updo hairstyle. His direct gaze and finely detailed facial features are central to the composition.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Rococo style, the painting features Rokotov's characteristic refined and stylized approach. A muted background emphasizes the subject, while the attention to detail in the Count's features and clothing reflects Rokotov's academic training.

History & Provenance

Created after Rokotov's emancipation from serfdom and his rise to prominence, the portrait is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection, testifying to the artist's established reputation by the late 18th century.

Context

Emerging from Rokotov's training at the Saint Petersburg Academy of Arts, the work embodies the artistic values of the Rococo period among Russia's nobility, highlighting the intersection of European influences and Russian portraiture.

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Artist & collection

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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Who painted Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov?

Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov was painted by Fyodor Rokotov in 1781.

Where can I see Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov?

Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov?

Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Count Artemy I. Vorontsov are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.