Portrait of Count Nikita Ivanovich Panin (1718-1783).
Oil on canvas, preserved in its original giltwood frame. With identification of the subject on the reverse on the canvas.
Good condition, damage to the frame.
At sight: H.: 43 cm - L.: 5 cm.
Frame: H.: 65 cm - L.: 53 cm.
History: the count enters very young in the imperial army of Russia, and
quickly becomes an officer. In 1741 he was appointed by Empress Elisabeth I
private chamberlain to the sovereign, then became a diplomat in 1747 before
become the educator of the Hereditary Grand Duke Paul Petrovich of Russia (future Tsar
Paul I). Under Catherine II he will serve as Minister of Affairs
foreigners for nearly 20 years. During this period he distinguished himself at
the occasion of the treaty signed between Catherine II and Frederick II, with a view to supporting
the election of Stanislas Poniatowski to the throne of Poland, elected on September 7, 1764,
but also during the war against the Turks and the Treaty of Koutchouk-Kaïnardji
(1774), and during the declaration of armed neutrality against England (1780).
He is often rightly regarded as one of the most cultured men
of his time. Catherine II called it "The Encyclopedia". He received the most
high distinctions like those that we can see on this portrait,
where he wears the sash and plaque of the Order of Saint Andrew and the badge of
Commander of the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky.
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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