Portrait of Empress Marie Fyodorovna 1828

This portrait, created in 1828 by George Dawe, depicts Empress Marie Fyodorovna, wife of Tsar Alexander I. The painting showcases the empress in a formal setting, adorned in a white gown with a blue sash and a pearl necklace, and a delicate white feather headdress. The background is a deep red curtain, likely referencing imperial power, and a glimpse of a window reveals a landscape, possibly a garden. Dawe, renowned for his portraits of Russian royalty, captures the empress's dignity and elegance, portraying her as a figure of great stature and beauty. This artwork is currently housed in the Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg.