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Catherine Teleshova

Unknown

1828

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery

Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Catherine Teleshova is a 1828 oil by Unknown, held at Tretyakov Gallery.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1828
Where can I see it?: Tretyakov Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a red dress with white lace trim, holding a bouquet of flowers and wheat in her right hand. She wears a white headscarf, gold earrings, and a black necklace with a cross pendant. The background features a dark sky with trees on the left and a sunset on the right. The woman's attire and the bouquet suggest a connection to nature and possibly a rural setting. The cross pendant around her neck may indicate her religious beliefs. The Tretyakov Gallery holds this painting, offering a glimpse into the artistic styles of the early 19th century.