Portrait of Prince Alexis Yakovlevitch Lobanov-Rostovsky (1795-1848), posing near the bust of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia.
Oil on canvas, preserved in its period frame in gilded wood. Small restorations, but good general condition.
At sight: H.: 46 cm - L.: 37 cm.
Frame: H.: 64 cm - L.: 65 cm.
History: the prince was appointed in 1837 lieutenant-general in the army
Imperial of Russia. Thanks to his sense of diplomacy, he was considered the
imperial court as the closest advisor and confidant of Tsar Nicholas I.
As such he received the highest distinctions such as those we can
see on this portrait, where he wears the sash and the plaque of the order of the Eagle
white, the insignia and plaque of Commander of the Order of St. Vladimir and
the insignia of Commander of the Order of Saint-Stanislas.
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