1851
unspecified
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Selbstporträt is a 1851 unspecified by Pimen Orlov, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts a man dressed in a black coat and hat, with a red scarf around his neck. He is shown from the chest up, with his right hand resting on his chest. The background is a soft, muted landscape with a mountain range and a few trees. The man's attire and the background suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique next.
Pimen Nikitich Orlov (Russian: Пи́мен Ники́тич Орлóв; 1812, near Malo-Foshchevaty, Ostrogozhsky Uyezd, Voronezh Governorate — 6 October 1865, Rome) was a Russian painter in the Classical style.
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