1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia (1783-1801) is a 1800 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, a Rococo painting work, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This portrait shows a young woman with curly brown hair, wearing a pink dress with lace details and a red shawl. She has a small brooch on her chest and is looking directly at the viewer. The subject's face is rendered in soft, gentle features, and her hair is styled in an elegant updo. The overall effect is one of serenity and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created 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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