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Catherine Cherkasova (nee Biron), by Joseph Friedrich August Darbes, oil, 1791

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Overview

Catherine Cherkasova (nee Biron) is a 1791 oil by Joseph Friedrich August Darbes, a Rococo painting work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?
Joseph Friedrich August Darbes
When & what style?
1791 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman with a serious expression. She wears a black dress with a white ruffled collar and a purple bonnet. The background is dark, which makes her face stand out. The woman's face is painted in detail, with wrinkles and a slight frown. Her eyes seem to be looking straight at the viewer. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic image. The painting is held at the Tretyakov Gallery. You can learn more about the artist, Joseph Friedrich August Darbes.

About the artist

Portrait of Joseph Friedrich August Darbes
Artist

Joseph Friedrich August Darbes

Joseph Friedrich August Darbes (1747–1810) was an artist, born in Hamburg.

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