Portrait of Admiral Alexander S. Shishkov 1827

"Portrait of Admiral Alexander S. Shishkov" is an oil on canvas portrait by the English artist George Dawe, painted in 1827. It depicts the Russian admiral in a seated pose, dressed in his military uniform with numerous medals, and holding a book in his lap. The painting is a fine example of Dawe's portraiture style, known for its realistic and detailed renderings of its subjects. Dawe, known for his portraits of notable figures of the Napoleonic era, captured the admiral's distinguished bearing and stoic expression. The painting's warm color palette and meticulous brushstrokes evoke the rich details of the admiral's uniform and the elegance of the sitter's appearance.