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Portrait of Mikhail N. Matsnev (1785-1842)
Portrait of Mikhail N. Matsnev (1785-1842) is an oil painting by George Dawe. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Mikhail N.
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Overview
The Portrait of Mikhail N. Matsnev is an oil-on-canvas painting created by George Dawe in 1824. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Mikhail Nikolajevič Macnev, a figure associated with the Napoleonic Wars. Macnev is shown with a calm and confident demeanor, conveying a sense of character through his facial expression and direct gaze.
Technique & Style
The painting features a muted blue and yellow background that complements Macnev's dark military jacket, adorned with gold epaulets and buttons. The use of color and attention to detail in the subject's attire suggest Dawe's skill as a portraitist.
History & Provenance
George Dawe, an English artist, gained recognition in Russia for his portraits of military figures, including those commissioned for the Winter Palace's Military Gallery. The Portrait of Mikhail N. Matsnev is among his works held in Russian collections.
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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.
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