1820
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Porträt der Ye. A. Arkharova is a 1820 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress with a blue ribbon around her neck, wearing a lace bonnet and a dark shawl with a floral pattern. She is set against a dark green background. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal portrait from the early 19th century. The level of detail in her clothing and the subtle expression on her face indicate a high level of craftsmanship. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Vladimir Borovikovsky.
Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky (August 4 1757 – April 18 1825) was a Russian artist of Ukrainian Cossack origin. He served at the court of Catherine the Great and dominated portraiture in Russia at the turn of the 19th century.
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