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The 25 artworks by George Dawe our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide George Dawe · 1781 – 1829

Portrait of General Pyotr Bagration (1765-1812) (1825)

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70 x 62 cm

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Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Dmitry V. Golitsyn (1825)

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70 x 63 cm

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Alexander P. Kutuzov, George Dawe

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70 x 63 cm

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Pyotr M. Volkonsky by George Dawe, 1825

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70 x 63 cm

Admire George Dawe's masterful portrait of Pyotr M. Volkonsky (1825), capturing the distinguished gaze and military attire of this influential Russian nobleman in a Neoclassical style.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna by George Dawe

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 240.0 x 147.0cm

This regal 1822 portrait by George Dawe exudes imperial elegance. Discover the timeless beauty of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #5: Portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of the Empress Dowager Maria Feodorovna, George Dawe

1824 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg

This Neoclassical portrait by George Dawe exudes regal elegance. Discover the majesty of this imperial masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #6: Portrait of the Empress Dowager Maria Feodorovna

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Fyodor F. Leviz (1767-1824)

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified oil portrait by George Dawe captures a military man in dramatic chiaroscuro. Discover this historical masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #7: Portrait of Fyodor F. Leviz (1767-1824)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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George Dawe: Portrait of Mikhail Kutuzov

1829 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 361 x 258 cm

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View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #8: Portrait of Mikhail Kutuzov

Art Movement: Romantic Surrealism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Fabian W. von der Osten-Sacken (1752-1837), 1822, George Dawe

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a military leader in gold and blue. Discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #9: Portrait of Fabian W. von der Osten-Sacken (1752-1837)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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George Dawe, Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829) (1821)

1821 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a dignified Russian general. Discover the majesty of this imperial masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #10: Portrait of Gavriil P. Veselitsky (1774-1829)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Pavel N. Choglokov (1772-1832) by George Dawe, 1825

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a high-ranking officer. Discover this masterpiece for your collection today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #11: Portrait of Pavel N. Choglokov (1772-1832)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Nikolai A. Tuchkov (1765-1812) (1st), George Dawe

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a dignified military officer. Discover the grandeur of this historical masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #12: Portrait of Nikolai A. Tuchkov (1765-1812) (1st)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Alexander S. Menshikov (1787-1869) – George Dawe

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 167.0 x 120.5cm

This commanding Neoclassical military portrait by George Dawe captures a heroic gaze. Discover the grandeur of this imperial masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #13: Portrait of Alexander S. Menshikov (1787-1869)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Semyon D. Panchulidzev (1767-1817) (2nd)

1823 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified Romantic oil portrait by George Dawe captures a military officer in detail. Discover this masterpiece for your collection today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #14: Portrait of Semyon D. Panchulidzev (1767-1817) (2nd)

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Alexey N. Bakhmetev (1774-1841) (1st), 1822, George Dawe

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified 1822 oil portrait by George Dawe captures a high-ranking military official. Discover the grandeur of this imperial masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #15: Portrait of Alexey N. Bakhmetev (1774-1841) (1st)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Eugene, Prince of Wurttemberg (1787/88-1857) by George Dawe, 1825

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a noble military figure. Discover the elegance of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #16: Portrait of Eugene, Prince of Wurttemberg (1787/88-1857)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Alexey G. Shcherbatov (1776-1848) by George Dawe

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a dignified Russian general. Discover the majesty of this imperial masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #17: Portrait of Alexey G. Shcherbatov (1776-1848)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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George Dawe, Portrait of Alexander I. Kutaisov (1784-1812) (1822)

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a dignified military officer. Discover the grandeur of this imperial masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #18: Portrait of Alexander I. Kutaisov (1784-1812)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Robert Ye. Renny (1767-1832) – George Dawe

1822 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified 1822 oil portrait by George Dawe captures a high-ranking officer in ceremonial attire. Shop this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #19: Portrait of Robert Ye. Renny (1767-1832)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Pyotr K. Suchtelen (1751-1836) (1st)

1820 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified 1820 oil portrait by George Dawe captures a resolute leader in classical realist style. Discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #20: Portrait of Pyotr K. Suchtelen (1751-1836) (1st)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Nikolai N. Rayevsky (1771-1829) – George Dawe

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a military hero. Discover the majesty of this historic masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #21: Portrait of Nikolai N. Rayevsky (1771-1829)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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George Dawe, Portrait of Alexey A. Arakcheyev (1769-1834) (1824)

1824 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This Romantic oil portrait by George Dawe captures a powerful military figure. Discover the elegance of this historical masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #22: Portrait of Alexey A. Arakcheyev (1769-1834)

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Dmitry S. Dokhturov (1756/59-1816) by George Dawe, 1819

1819 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dignified Neoclassical portrait by George Dawe captures a high-ranking military officer. Discover the grandeur of this historic oil painting.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #23: Portrait of Dmitry S. Dokhturov (1756/59-1816)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Alexei P. Yermolov (1772/77-1861)

1824 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This dramatic Romantic oil portrait by George Dawe captures a heroic military figure. Shop this stunning hand-painted reproduction today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #24: Portrait of Alexei P. Yermolov (1772/77-1861)

Art Movement: Romanticism

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Popularity: No. 24 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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Portrait of Alexander, Prince of Wurttemberg (1771-1833) (1825)

1825 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 70.0 x 62.5cm

This Neoclassical oil portrait by George Dawe captures a dignified military leader. Discover the majesty of this historic masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of George Dawe ranked #25: Portrait of Alexander, Prince of Wurttemberg (1771-1833)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 235 artworks by George Dawe
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The artist

George Dawe

1781 – 1829

Quick facts

Art period19th Century
Vibeelegant
Born1781, St James's, United Kingdom
Lifespan48 years
Works on APS235
Topics exploredrussia, portraiture, military uniform
Copyright statusPublic domain
Room fitliving room

Biography

The Master of Imperial Portraits

George Dawe stands as one of the most significant English portraitists of the nineteenth century, a man whose brush captured the very essence of an era defined by Napoleonic conflict and imperial grandeur. Born in St James's, United Kingdom, Dawe was immersed in the world of art from his earliest years. He was the son of Philip Dawe, a celebrated mezzotint engraver, and grew up within a family where artistic talent was a shared legacy. His early training began under the watchful eye of his father, honing his skills as an engraver before his ambitions expanded toward the much larger and more luminous medium of oil painting. This foundation in precise line work and tonal depth would later inform the meticulous detail found in his most celebrated canvases.

His journey through the academic world was marked by distinction. After studying at the Royal Academy of Arts, where he earned the prestigious Royal Academy Schools Gold Medal, Dawe’s reputation began to ascend. He eventually became an Associate Member of the Royal Academy and later a full Academician, signaling his arrival among the elite of the British art establishment. However, it was not in the salons of London that Dawe would achieve his most enduring historical impact, but rather in the heart of Russia.

A Legacy in Saint Petersburg

In 1819, Dawe relocated to Saint Petersburg, a move that would fundamentally alter the course of his career and art history. In this vibrant imperial capital, he found himself at the center of a monumental undertaking: the creation of the Military Gallery of the Winter Palace. This ambitious project saw Dawe painting an extraordinary series of 329 portraits of Russian generals who had been active during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Through these works, Dawe did more than merely record faces; he documented the heroism and the psychological weight of a nation’s defense.

His time in Russia was met with profound acclaim. He became a celebrated figure within the Russian artistic establishment, earning praise that even reached the legendary poet Pushkin. His ability to blend the formal requirements of portraiture with a deep, emotive resonance allowed him to capture the complex characters of the military elite. Whether depicting the commanding presence of Dmitry V. Golitsyn or the introspective, almost haunting gaze of Mikhail Kutuzov, Dawe’s work served as a vital historical record of the era's most influential figures.

Technique and Artistic Vision

Dawe’s artistic style was a sophisticated tapestry woven from various influences. His early mastery of engraving provided him with an unparalleled understanding of light, shadow, and form, which he translated into his oil paintings with remarkable skill. In many respects, his work can be viewed through the lenses of both Neoclassicism and Romanticism:

Neoclassical Precision: In works such as his portrait of Dmitry V. Golitsyn, Dawe utilized the Neoclassical focus on order, clarity, and dignity. His compositions were carefully balanced, using controlled brushwork to create smooth transitions of light that sculpted the subjects with an air of authority.
Romantic Emotion: Conversely, in his more profound works like the portrait of Mikhail Kutuzov, Dawe embraced the Romantic preoccupation with emotion and the human psyche. He employed chiaroscuro—the dramatic interplay of light and dark—to imbue his subjects with a sense of tension, vulnerability, and internal struggle.
Anatomical Depth: Driven by a desire to master the human form, Dawe undertook rigorous studies of anatomy, even performing dissections in his own home. This dedication ensured that every muscle and feature in his portraits possessed a lifelike, structural integrity.

Ultimately, George Dawe’s significance lies in his ability to transcend simple likeness. He was an artist who could capture the weight of responsibility on a general's shoulders and the fleeting nature of glory through a single, meticulously rendered gaze. His life and work remain a bridge between the disciplined traditions of the English academy and the epic, turbulent history of Imperial Russia.

Questions & Answers

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A Stats page exists for George Dawe, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.

What are the birth city and country of George Dawe?

George Dawe was born in St James's, in United Kingdom.

Is there a chronological account of George Dawe?

A chronological account of George Dawe's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 30, 2026

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