{"product_id":"portrait-of-second-captain-vannovsky-pavel-fedotov","title":"Portrait of Second Captain Vannovsky - Pavel Fedotov","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal military portrait by Pavel Fedotov, capturing Second Captain Vannovsky in his uniform with precise detail and a calm, observant gaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Pavel Fedotov depicts Second Captain Vannovsky in his formal military uniform. Fedotov, a Russian artist known for his keen observation of social types and military life, captures the subject with a directness that avoids the overly formalised conventions of mid-nineteenth-century portraiture. The composition is focused entirely on the sitter, who is presented against a neutral, muted background that draws attention to the details of his attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uniform, with its structured collar, gold epaulettes, and brass buttons, is rendered with precision. Fedotov employs a controlled palette, allowing the metallic sheen of the gold accents to contrast with the dark fabric of the tunic. The subject's expression is calm and composed, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection rather than a staged military pose. The brushwork remains disciplined, maintaining a balance between the realistic depiction of the facial features and the broader treatment of the uniform's texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFedotov's career was brief, yet he produced a body of work that documented the Russian military and social environment of the 1840s. This piece reflects his ability to balance technical accuracy with a sense of individual character. The portrait provides a clear view into the aesthetic of the period, where the military uniform served as a primary marker of identity and status. The artist's background as an officer himself likely informed his understanding of the subject's posture and the specific details of the uniform. This print offers a clear reproduction of the original oil painting, preserving the tonal shifts and the subtle interplay of light across the sitter's face and the metallic elements of his dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/view-towards-the-rectory-from-east-bergholt-house-john-constable\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView Towards The Rectory From East Bergholt House - John Constable — John Constable\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woman-seated-seen-from-back-nude-study-paul-gavarni\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWoman Seated, Seen from Back (Nude Study) - Paul Gavarni — Paul Gavarni\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pavel Fedotov","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58367676023119,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58367687065935,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58367687098703,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58367687131471,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58367687164239,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58367687197007,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58367687229775,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58367687262543,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58367687295311,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58367687328079,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58367687360847,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58367687393615,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Second-Captain-Vannovsky_Poster_CompositorV1_1785646438241.jpg?v=1785649167","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portrait-of-second-captain-vannovsky-pavel-fedotov","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}