"1803" Praskovya Ivanovna Zhemchugova-Sheremeteva by Nikolai Argunov (State Museum of Ceramics and the 18th Century Kuskovo Estate - Moskva, Russia)

Argunov had only 20 days to paint this if it was done in 1803. She does look worn. But it could also have been painted in 1802 or earlier or it could be that Argunov took some artistic license and removed signs of late term pregnancy.

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"1803" Praskovya Ivanovna Zhemchugova-Sheremeteva by Nikolai Argunov (State Museum of Ceramics and the 18th Century Kuskovo Estate - Moskva, Russia) Wm

Praskovia carries a purse in one hand and a fan in the other. Her cap has a strap and covers the head, extending back, making it a bonnet.

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