Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna 1800

Vladimir Borovikovsky’s 1800 oil painting, "Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna", is a striking example of Neoclassical portraiture. The Grand Duchess is depicted in a serene and elegant manner, her attire, a delicate white dress with a pearl necklace and a red shawl, enhancing the sense of nobility. The soft, natural light and the muted background emphasize her features, capturing the individuality of the sitter while conforming to the ideals of classical beauty. The painting is currently housed in the Pavlovsk Palace, Saint Petersburg, Russia.