“Portrait of Prince K.A. Gorchakov” is an oil on canvas painting created by Alexandre Cabanel in 1868, representative of Academicism, and categorized within the portrait genre. The artwork is housed in the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The artwork features a masterfully rendered portrayal of Prince K.A. Gorchakov. The subject is depicted with a somber, introspective expression, his face illuminated against a dark, muted background. The contrast enhances the prince’s noble features and dignified presence, characteristics emblematic of academic portraiture. Cabanel’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the precise rendering of textures and the subtle play of light and shadow. The use of delicate brushwork and a refined color palette exemplifies the formal elegance and technical prowess of the Academicism movement, capturing not only the physical likeness but also the regal essence of the subject.
