The portrait was painted by i. Ya. Vishnyakov in compliance with all the canons of a formal portrait - a large format, a monumental static composition, a consistent and meticulous depiction of all the royal regalia, and an emphasis on the high social status of the model. The artistic tastes of the mid-18th century and, in particular, the rococo style emerging in russian art had a noticeable influence on the established forms of the imperial portrait. The figure and gesture of elizabeth petrovna claim to be light and graceful. A less cumbersome and heavy outfit than at the beginning of the century came into fashion. There is a coquettish smile on the face of the empress, speaking of the good nature and cheerful disposition of elizabeth, "who loved laughter and fun. ". Object Type: painting. Date: 1743. Dimensions: height: 254.5 cm (100.1 in); width: 179.8 cm (70.7 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Tretyakov Gallery. Portrait of Empress Elizaveta Petrovna by Ivan Vishnyakov
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