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Из всех оригинальных работ, оставленных Louis Caravaque, самой известной является Portrait of Elizabeth of Russia (1750) из коллекции Государственная Третьяковская галерея, Москва. Сразу за ними следуют Portrait of Peter the Great on his Death-Bed (1725) и Portrait of Crown Princess Elizabeth Petrovna (1724). В нашем каталоге представлено 7 работ Louis Caravaque; галерея сохранила 7 самых почитаемых в мире произведений, каждое из которых сопровождается датой создания, информацией о музее и своей историей.
The Portrait of Elizabeth of Russia is a significant oil portrait by the French artist Louis Caravaque. Executed about 1750, this work captures the Empress Elizabeth of Russia in a formal, full-length pose. It represents a moment in the mid-18th century when Caravaque had become a central figure within the Russian imperial court, having transitioned from his origins in Marseille to the heart of the empire's political life.
A somber, dramatic oil painting captures a man in his final moments, lying in a state of unconsciousness or death. The composition centers on the subject's face, framed by a rectangular patch of dark, textured brown paint that isolates the visage from the surrounding environment. A muted palette of deep blacks, shadowy browns, and creams dominates the scene, punctuated by subtle hints of pale green and lavender. Lighting is concentrated…
The Portrait of Crown Princess Elizabeth Petrovna is an oil on canvas work by the French artist Louis Caravaque. Born in Marseille, France, Caravaque established himself within the Russian imperial court, where he became a significant figure in the development of courtly portraiture. This specific painting, executed in the 1720s, depicts the subject in her role as the future Empress of Russia, Elizabeth Petrovna. She is also identified in historical…
Четыре темы, которые чаще всего встречаются в этих оригиналах, каждая из которых представлена своим лучшим образцом.
4 музеев, в которых находится большинство картин со страницы.
| Музей | Город | Работы Louis Caravaque | Картины из этого списка |
|---|---|---|---|
 Государственный Эрмитаж |
Санкт-Петербург | 3 | Portrait of Peter the Great on his Death-Bed, Portrait of Crown Princess Elizabeth Petrovna, Battle of Poltava |
 Государственная Третьяковская галерея |
Москва | 2 | Portrait of Elizabeth of Russia, Portrait of Empress Anna Ioannovna |
 Национальный музей в Варшаве |
Варшава | 1 | Portrait of Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna. |
 Государственный Русский музей |
Санкт-Петербург | 1 | Portrait of Tsarevna Elizabeth Petrovna in Childhood |
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A somber, dramatic oil painting captures a man in his final moments, lying in a state of unconsciousness or death. The composition centers on the subject's face, framed by a rectangular patch of dark, textured brown paint that isolates the visage from the surrounding environment. A muted palette of deep blacks, shadowy browns, and creams dominates the scene, punctuated by subtle hints of pale green and lavender. Lighting is concentrated…
The Portrait of Elizabeth of Russia is a significant oil portrait by the French artist Louis Caravaque. Executed about 1750, this work captures the Empress Elizabeth of Russia in a formal, full-length pose. It represents a moment in the mid-18th century when Caravaque had become a central figure within the Russian imperial court, having transitioned from his origins in Marseille to the heart of the empire's political life.
Portrait of Elizabeth of Russia (1750), Государственная Третьяковская галерея, Москва. Далее следуют Portrait of Peter the Great on his Death-Bed (1725) и Portrait of Crown Princess Elizabeth Petrovna (1724).
66 лет: Portrait of Elizabeth of Russia датируется 1750 годом, а Louis Caravaque родился в 1684.
В нашем каталоге представлено 7 работ Louis Caravaque, созданных в период с 1716 по 1750.
В основном в Государственный Эрмитаж (Санкт-Петербург), Государственная Третьяковская галерея (Москва) и Национальный музей в Варшаве (Варшава). В таблице выше перечислены все музеи.
В 1720s: 3 из 7 работ на этой странице были созданы в этот период, Portrait of Peter the Great on his Death-Bed из них.
На этой странице самая ранняя работа датирована Portrait of Tsarevna Elizabeth Petrovna in Childhood (1716), а самая поздняя — Portrait of Elizabeth of Russia (1750).
Woman (2), Ermine fur (2) и Jewelry (2) в 7 работах на этой странице.
Oil On Canvas, для 3 из 7 работ на этой странице.
Portrait of Peter the Great on his Death-Bed, Portrait of Crown Princess Elizabeth Petrovna и Battle of Poltava: в коллекции Государственный Эрмитаж, Санкт-Петербург находится 3 работ со страницы.
Marseilles, Provence, provides the starting point for Louis Caravaque. He is born into a family of painter-decorators, men who specialized in the practical, rugged task of painting ships from Gascony. The son follows this lineage, beginning his professional life at the Arsenal Galeries in Marseille. The trajectory shifts in 1715. In Paris, his portraits catch the eye of Peter Lefort. A contract is signed. The terms are specific: Caravaque will travel to Russia for three years to serve as a painter and to train Russian pupils.
The transition from the Mediterranean coast to the northern reaches of the Russian Empire marks a permanent change in his life. By 1716, he is in Russia, painting a portrait of Peter the Great at Astrakhan. This work is later engraved by Massard and by Langlois. He settles on Vasilyevsky Island near the Menshikov Palace, living in a house presented to him by Peter I in 1722. He moves between the imperial centers of St. Petersburg and Moscow.
The Russian court becomes his primary stage. During the reign of Anna Ioannovna, he is appointed the first painter at court. His salary reaches 2000 rubles a year. He paints her coronation portrait and participates in the decoration of the coronation celebrations. His brush captures the likenesses of the ruling elite, including Catherine I of Russia and Anna Ioannovna. He remains a fixture of the court through the reigns of Anna Leopoldovna and Elizabeth Petrovna.
His influence extends to the very image of the monarchy. He becomes the author of the official, approved image of Elizabeth as the new Empress. In May 1743, he receives a heavy responsibility: the execution of fourteen portraits of Elizabeth to be sent to Russian embassies abroad. His work spans several genres, including:
Caravaque’s presence in the Russian capital is long-lasting. He navigates the shifting political tides of the 18th century, maintaining his position as a dominant force in portrait painting. He dies in St. Petersburg on June 9, 1754. He is buried in the cemetery at St. Sampson Cathedral.
