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Princess Saltykova

Postcard from Russia

Portrait of Princess Elizaveta Pavlovna Saltykova, created by the Russian artist Karl Bryullov in 1841. The work is considered a defining piece of Russian Romanticism, a movement that focused on emotion and imagination.
Bryullov was a leading figure of the movement.
The painting is held in the collection of the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg.
The subject, Princess Saltykova, is depicted with a peacock feather fan, showcasing the fashion and craftsmanship of the era.

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