1813
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of D.A. Derzhavina (1767–1842), née Dyakova, second wife of G.R. Derzhavin is a 1813 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting shows a woman in a white dress with a red shawl, standing in a garden. She is holding a small white dog and gesturing with her right hand. The background is a landscape with trees, a house, and a body of water. The woman's dress is detailed, with lace and embroidery. The dog is also detailed, with a small face and ears. The landscape is serene, with a few trees and a house in the distance. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting is a portrait of D.A. Derzhavina, second wife of G.R. Derzhavin. You can learn more about the artist 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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