1818
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Porträt des Alexander Petrovich Dubovitsky is a 1818 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
The painting depicts a man in a dark coat with a white shirt and cravat, holding a tool in his right hand. He is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. The man's attire and the tool he holds suggest a connection to gardening or a similar profession. The painting's style and the subject's pose convey a sense of dignity and professionalism. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, explore the works of 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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