The portrait of dmitry prokofievich troshchinsky (1754–1829) was painted at the end of borovikovsky’s career. Troshchinsky came from a family of an army clerk. He was educated at the kyiv theological academy. Having earned the trust of count a. A. Bezborodko, the future minister of justice began his ascent up the career ladder. Despite his successful career, he managed to maintain a straightforward character and independent convictions, as well as closeness to enlightened liberal circles. A major statesman, state secretary of catherine ii, troshchinsky was honorably dismissed by paul i after being awarded the order of st. Alexander nevsky. He was also a knight of the order of st. Vladimir, 2nd degree, and st. Anne, 2nd degree. A strong, firm-spirited old man is depicted conscientiously and accurately, sitting upright in a solemn, static pose, with a stubborn and withdrawn expression on his face. The statue of the goddess of justice themis and a volume of the “collection of laws” on the table are symbols of the tireless work and incorruptible conscience of the former minister of justice. Object Type: painting. Date: 1819. Dimensions: height: 118.3 cm (46.5 in); width: 88 cm (34.6 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Tretyakov Gallery. Vladimir Borovikovsky 023
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