Kenraali Gonjetskin, muotokuvaharjoitelma Repinin teokseen Valtioneuvoston satavuotisjuhlaistunto toukokuun 7. päivänä vuonna 1901 (1903)

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Kenraali Gonjetskin, muotokuvaharjoitelma Repinin teokseen Valtioneuvoston satavuotisjuhlaistunto toukokuun 7. päivänä vuonna 1901 (1903) is an unspecified by Ivan Semenovitš Kulikov, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Ivan Semenovitš Kulikov
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This portrait depicts a man seated at a desk, his face turned to the left. He is attired in a black jacket adorned with gold accents and a light blue sash, complemented by a white beard and hair. The background of the painting features a dark wall with a window on the left side, allowing natural light to enter. In the foreground, the desk holds a piece of paper and an inkwell, accompanied by a quill pen. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of formality and elegance. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.

About the artist

Artist

Ivan Semenovitš Kulikov

Ivan Kulikov kept a small brush in his coat pocket for quick sketches of faces he spotted on the street—waiters, soldiers, anyone with a story to tell.

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