Warnek A. G. Portrait of an Unknown Woman in a Red Shawl

Warnek A. G.

1782, St Petersburg - 1843, St Petersburg

Portrait of an Unknown Woman in a Red Shawl

1810s

oil on canvas. 89,5 x 75
Ж-5235

Period Early 19th century
CategoryPortrait
Keywords The Epoch of Alexander I (1801-1825) | female portrait | hairstyles | female costume

This is one of the most poetic works in the oeuvre of Alexander Warnek, an early nineteenth-century artist whose portraiture ranks among the finest achievements of the Russian school of painting. The close physical resemblance, clear composition and lighting and the comforting tones combine harmoniously with the image of the handsome young woman, contributing to an extremely expressive work. Russian Museum: From Icons to the Modern Times. Palace Editions, St Petersburg, 2015. P. 150.