Who painted Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813)?

Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813) was painted by Unknown in 1822.

Where can I see Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813)?

Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813) is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813)?

Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813) is associated with German Romanticism.

Artwork

Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813)

Unknown , 1822

Portrait of Ivan N. (Magnus Gustav) Essen (1758/59-1813) is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. This portrait depicts a man in a formal military uniform, rendered in oil paint.

About this work

Overview

This portrait depicts a man in a formal military uniform, rendered in oil paint. The subject is shown against a dark, plain background.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows Ivan N. Essen, a military figure, wearing a dark blue coat adorned with gold epaulettes and medals, indicating his rank and honors.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, particularly in the subject's face and the detailed gold trim on his uniform.