1840
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Untitled is a 1840 oil by Karl Bryullov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This portrait painting depicts a man seated in a chair, wearing a gray jacket adorned with medals. He is positioned in front of a desk, with his left arm resting on it and his right arm on the armrest of the chair. The room's interior features a plant, a clock, and a painting on the wall. The subject's attire and the medals on his jacket suggest that he holds a position of importance. The painting's style and the subject's expression convey a sense of dignity and authority. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. For more information on this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
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 art.
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