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Портрет Екатерины II

Fyodor Rokotov

1763

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Портрет Екатерины II is a 1763 oil by Fyodor Rokotov, a Rococo painting work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?: Fyodor Rokotov
When & what style?: 1763 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in profile, facing left. She is adorned with a lavish hairstyle, featuring pearls and a feather, and wears a blue dress with a white shawl. Her attire is complemented by a large brooch and earrings. The woman's hair is styled in an intricate updo, secured with pearls and a feather. Her blue dress is partially visible, and she wears a white shawl draped over her shoulders. A large brooch and earrings add to her elegant appearance. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and attire. To learn more about this artistic technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.

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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