1798
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Dominant colour
Unknown in blue shawl is a 1798 oil by Vladimir Borovikovsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This portrait depicts a woman with dark, curly hair, wearing a white dress and a blue shawl. Her gaze is directed at the viewer, and she is set against a dark background. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. The Tretyakov Gallery is home to many notable works of art, including this portrait.
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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