The Portrait of Ilya Ivanovitch Alekseyev 1825

"The Portrait of Ilya Ivanovitch Alekseyev" is a 1825 oil painting by the English artist George Dawe, housed at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This portrait depicts a man in military garb, with a close-up view of his face, and the viewer can see the details of his military uniform and medals, highlighting his rank and service. This work is an example of portraiture, a genre popular throughout the 19th century, that typically focuses on capturing the likeness and personality of the sitter.