Old World Portraits
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Hyacinthe Rigaud
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Portrait of Count G.I. Golovkin
Ivan Nikitich Nikitin
1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 18th-century portrait of a Russian nobleman, characterized by luminous detailing and a dignified presence.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1720 by Ivan Nikitin, this oil portrait captures Count G.I. Golovkin with exceptional precision. The work serves as a masterful example of early 18th-century portraiture, highlighting the sitter's status through the intricate rendering of his powdered wig, orders of chivalry, and the dramatic interplay of light and shadow.
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