Finding names. Miniature portrait has a unique range of items from the family of Alexander Pushkin
ARTinvestment.RU   23 апреля 2008

Historical mystery uncovered members of the State Museum of AS Pushkin. The Museum was donated «Portrait of Dmitry Naryshkin» - miniature on ivory, bought the donor under this title at auction

historical mystery uncovered members of the State Museum of AS Pushkin. The Museum was donated «Portrait of Dmitry Naryshkin» - miniature on ivory, bought the donor under this title at the auction.

Director of the Pushkin Museum of Eugene A. Bogatyrev, saw the portrait, has determined that the shows are not Naryshkin as well-known Artemije Ivanovich Vorontsov - godfather of Alexander. According to museum director, recently presented an exhibit is a fragmentary copy of the portrait, which depicts Artemije Ivanovich generation, sitting in a chair near the fireplace (stored in the Russian Museum of AS Pushkin in St. Petersburg).

In the course of further research work opened up new facts. The museum opened thumbnail very carefully: it is written on fragile bones. Then officers found that on the back is a great sign. In French oreshkovymi ink (ink Pushkinsky time!) Was written: «Portrait of my father, Mr. Langer made from the original Molinari. August 20, 1815. Moscow ».

But now researchers question: Who is Mr. Langer, copy the work of famous artists of those times Molinari? Finally, whether in this case, a large picturesque portrait of Count Vorontsov of the Russian Museum of AS Pushkin brush Molinari? Due to the value of portraits of graffiti has increased, because the thing from a family man, close to Pushkin - is unique and has not only the obvious fiction, but historical value.

Today the museum suggest that the miniature portrait of his father after his death, the artist commissioned Langer Count Vorontsov's daughter Anna Buturlin took. She left her husband in Italy and in memory of his father took him to a portrait miniature and ... It turned out to be abroad, where it changed, obviously, a few owners, nearly two centuries has been offered for bidding. Throughout its long history of work has lost the true names of the author and his model, and only a rigorous work of museum workers helped restore historic justice.

soon put a thumbnail in the halls, where portraits and belongings of the family Pushkins. A study of new storage units will continue.

Source : www.tvkultura.ru



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