Portrait of Ivan S. Dorokhov 1827

"Portrait of Ivan S. Dorokhov" (1827) by George Dawe is a striking oil painting housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. The portrait depicts Ivan S. Dorokhov, a prominent figure in Russian military history, in full regalia, emphasizing his rank and military service. Dawe, an English painter known for his portraits of Russian nobility and military figures, captures Dorokhov’s stern yet resolute expression with meticulous detail. This artwork exemplifies the neoclassical style popular in the early 19th century, with its focus on realistic representation and attention to individual characteristics.