Portrait of Yermolai Ye. Hamper (1750-1814)

Dawe employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and contrast, characterized by a dark background illuminated by a sliver of light on the left, accentuating the subject's features and attire.

Painted in 1828, the portrait was created during Dawe's period of recognition in Saint Petersburg, following his relocation there in 1819. It is now held in the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

As a British artist in 19th-century Saint Petersburg, Dawe's work reflects the international artistic exchanges of the time, with his portraiture gaining acclaim among the city's artistic and literary circles, including from Alexander Pushkin.

While specific lasting impacts of this portrait on the broader art historical canon are not prominently noted, it remains a testament to Dawe's skill in portraiture and his influence within the Saint Petersburg artistic community during his active years there.