Portrait of Alexander Dmitrievich Arseniev
c. 1790
About this artwork
This bust-length portrait depicts a young Alexander Dmitrievich Arseniev in formal military-style attire, featuring a dark coat, a striking red sash, and a decorated medal pinned to his chest. He wears a powdered wig, common for gentlemen of the late 18th century.
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Vladimir Borovikovsky was a celebrated portraitist in late 18th-century Russia, renowned for capturing the dignity and aspirations of the aristocracy. This painting of Alexander Dmitrievich Arseniev, an emerging military figure, exemplifies Borovikovsky's talent for blending personal character with the fashionable elegance of the Rococo era. It offers a glimpse into the sophisticated world of Imperial Russia.
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Portrait of Alexander Dmitrievich Arseniev
Vladimir Borovikovsky, c. 1790
