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

Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st), by George Dawe, oil, 1822
Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st), by George Dawe, oil, 1822

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.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Dawe

Artist

George Dawe

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.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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

Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st) was painted by George Dawe in 1822.

Where can I see Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st)?

Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st) is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st)?

Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st) is associated with British Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Portrait of Ivan D. Panchulidzev (1759-1815) (1st) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.