Artwork
Portrait of Mariya Arkadyevna Bek with her Daughter
Portrait of Mariya Arkadyevna Bek with her Daughter is an oil painting by the Russian Icon artist Karl Bryullov. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
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Overview
Karl Bryullov's 1839 oil painting, Portrait of Mariya Arkadyevna Bek with her Daughter, is a notable work in Russian art. It showcases the artist's skill in capturing intimate family scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Mariya Arkadyevna Bek holding her child, conveying a sense of maternal tenderness. The subjects are set against a richly colored interior, with the woman's dark blue dress contrasting with the red background.
Technique & Style
Bryullov's use of color and composition is evident in the painting's bold contrasts and detailed rendering of textures, such as the gold frame of the mirror and the child's red shoes.
History & Provenance
Created in 1839, the painting is associated with the Romantic period, a time when Bryullov was active as a painter and draughtsman, contributing significantly to Russian art history.
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Artist
Karl Pavlovich Bryullov (né Brüllo; Russian: Карл Па́влович Брюлло́в; 23 December 1799 – 23 June 1852) was a Russian painter and draughtsman during the Romantic period, remembered among the greatest visual artists in the history of Russian…
