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Unknown in blue shawl
Unknown in blue shawl is an oil painting by Vladimir Borovikovsky. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Unknown in blue shawl is a portrait painted by Vladimir Borovikovsky in 1798. It is an oil painting depicting an unidentified woman.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman with dark, curly hair, wearing a white dress and a blue shawl, gazing directly at the viewer. Her attire and hairstyle convey elegance and refinement.
Technique & Style
Borovikovsky's use of oil paint achieves a sense of depth and texture. The dark background sets off the subject, emphasizing her presence.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection. Borovikovsky was a prominent Russian portraitist of Ukrainian Cossack descent who worked at Catherine the Great's court.
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Artist
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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