Portrait of A. G. and A. A. Lobanov Rostovsky 1814

Vladimir Borovikovsky's 1814 "Portrait of A. G. and A. A. Lobanov Rostovsky" depicts a couple, likely in their late teens or early twenties. The woman, seated in a white dress and holding a paintbrush, is a painter herself, as evidenced by the palette on a table beside her. The man, dressed in a dark coat and white cravat, stands behind his wife, appearing to be interested in her work. The composition is intimate and charming, with the subjects appearing to be close friends and lovers. The presence of a white poodle adds a playful touch to the scene.