1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Portrait of Paul I in Ermine ‘Dalmation’ Mantle is a 1800 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This portrait painting shows a man dressed in formal attire, standing in a dark room. He wears a white ermine mantle with gold trim, a blue sash, and a tall silver crown. His right hand rests on a red cushion on a table beside him. The man's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. The background is dark, with a hint of red drapery on the left side. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and attire. The artist's attention to detail and use of rich colors add to the painting's grandeur. Look up artist Vladimir Borovikovsky next.
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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