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Portrait of Count Illarion I. Vorontsov

Fyodor Rokotov

1781

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Rococo painting Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Count Illarion I. Vorontsov 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

The painting depicts a man with a pink jacket and a gold vest, his hair pulled back. He is shown from the waist up, looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The man's attire is formal, with intricate details on his vest and jacket. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and clothing. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, 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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