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Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st)

Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st) is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist George Dawe. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Ivan D.
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Overview
The Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) is an oil painting created by George Dawe in 1822. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Ivan Panchulidzev, a military figure active during the Napoleonic Wars, in a formal military uniform adorned with medals, suggesting a high rank. His serious expression and the emphasis on his face convey a sense of importance.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to draw attention to Panchulidzev's face. The dark background further emphasizes the subject.
History & Provenance
George Dawe, an English portraitist associated with British Romanticism, produced this work after relocating to Saint Petersburg in 1819, where he gained recognition among Russian cultural figures.
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Artist
George Dawe (6 February 1781 – 15 October 1829) was an English portraitist who painted 329 portraits of Russian generals active during Napoleon's invasion of Russia for the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace.















