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Ekim Lazarev, by Vasily Andreevich Tropinin, oil, 1822

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Overview

Ekim Lazarev is a 1822 oil by Vasily Andreevich Tropinin, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Vasily Andreevich Tropinin
When & what style?
1822
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting depicts a man sitting at a desk, holding a rolled-up paper in his right hand. He is dressed in a black jacket over a white shirt and brown pants. The background is dark, with a curtain hanging behind him. The man's face is serious, and he appears to be concentrating on the paper in his hand. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look up the artist, Vasily Andreevich Tropinin.

About the artist

Portrait of Vasily Andreevich Tropinin
Artist

Vasily Andreevich Tropinin

Vasily Andreevich Tropinin (Russian: Васи́лий Андре́евич Тропи́нин; 30 March 1776 – 16 May 1857) was a Russian Romantic painter, active in Moscow during Tsars Alexander I and Nicholas I's reigns.

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