In this portrait of Olga NikolAevna Talyzina, the unknown artist took particular care to convey the state of the subject’s mind and create an image that is both gentle and, at the same time, strict. Having retained some traces of her former beauty, the woman radiates the feelings of calmness and serenity. Her head is adorned with an intricate silk mobcap, giving the image a cozy and home-like atmosphere, while a dark blue velvet dress with drapery on the shoulders and a high bodice emphasizes the gracefulness that has not been lost with age.
Experts were unable to identify the exact author of the portrait. It was theorized that the painting had been created by Nikolay Podklyuchnikov, as he was a good acquaintance of the Talyzin family. However, no evidence in favor of this theory has yet been found, so the canvas is attributed as a work of an unknown artist. In its color features, the portrait of Olga Talyzina is in tune with that of Alexander Stepanovich Talyzin. Even though they were created a year apart, these paintings can be regarded as a pendant.
Countess Olga Nikolaevna Talyzina (1803–1882) was the youngest daughter of Count Nikolay Alexandrovich Zubov and Natalya Alexandrovna Suvorova.
In 1824, she got married with Alexander Stepanovich Talyzin. Their union turned out to be strong and successful, with their family subsequently having five daughters and four sons.
Alexander Stepanovich Talyzin’s diary contains the following note: ‘In November 1825, I saw Countess Natalya Alexandrovna Zubova with her daughter Countess Olga Nikolaevna for the first time.’
The meeting must have left an impression on him, as another entry reads: ‘On December 6, I was met with the fateful day of my happiness at Count Tolstoy’s ball. At all subsequent balls, I only saw but one heart’s desire.’
Countess Bobrinskaya and theatrical personality Alexander Gedeonov ‘undertook to marry off’ Alexander Talyzin. Thanks to their efforts, the young couple got engaged as soon as January 9, 1824. The wedding took place on April 11.
The newlyweds had first made their home in Kolokoltsev’s residence on Kislovka, before moving to their own house across the street from the Alexander Garden.
Olga Nikolaevna headed the Ladies' Society for the Support of the Poor in Moscow for 14 years. After the establishment of the Moscow Mariinsky Institute, she became its lifetime sponsor. This noble cause was subsequently continued by Olga’s daughter Maria.
Olga Nikolaevna was a beauty in her youth. After seeing a portrait of her as young woman, the famous Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov decided to write a poem about her:
Experts were unable to identify the exact author of the portrait. It was theorized that the painting had been created by Nikolay Podklyuchnikov, as he was a good acquaintance of the Talyzin family. However, no evidence in favor of this theory has yet been found, so the canvas is attributed as a work of an unknown artist. In its color features, the portrait of Olga Talyzina is in tune with that of Alexander Stepanovich Talyzin. Even though they were created a year apart, these paintings can be regarded as a pendant.
Countess Olga Nikolaevna Talyzina (1803–1882) was the youngest daughter of Count Nikolay Alexandrovich Zubov and Natalya Alexandrovna Suvorova.
In 1824, she got married with Alexander Stepanovich Talyzin. Their union turned out to be strong and successful, with their family subsequently having five daughters and four sons.
Alexander Stepanovich Talyzin’s diary contains the following note: ‘In November 1825, I saw Countess Natalya Alexandrovna Zubova with her daughter Countess Olga Nikolaevna for the first time.’
The meeting must have left an impression on him, as another entry reads: ‘On December 6, I was met with the fateful day of my happiness at Count Tolstoy’s ball. At all subsequent balls, I only saw but one heart’s desire.’
Countess Bobrinskaya and theatrical personality Alexander Gedeonov ‘undertook to marry off’ Alexander Talyzin. Thanks to their efforts, the young couple got engaged as soon as January 9, 1824. The wedding took place on April 11.
The newlyweds had first made their home in Kolokoltsev’s residence on Kislovka, before moving to their own house across the street from the Alexander Garden.
Olga Nikolaevna headed the Ladies' Society for the Support of the Poor in Moscow for 14 years. After the establishment of the Moscow Mariinsky Institute, she became its lifetime sponsor. This noble cause was subsequently continued by Olga’s daughter Maria.
Olga Nikolaevna was a beauty in her youth. After seeing a portrait of her as young woman, the famous Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov decided to write a poem about her:
