Portret van Alexander Kurakin 1779

This engraving by Antoine Radigues, created in 1779, portrays Alexander Kurakin, Prince de Kourakin. The work depicts a bust-length portrait of Kurakin, with his powdered wig and elaborate clothing, presented within an oval frame. The composition's formal style and attention to detail are characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, emphasizing the sitter's social standing and status. This print, measuring 287 mm by 234 mm, captures a moment in the life of a prominent figure of the Russian aristocracy.