Portrait of Alexander Kokorinov, Director and First Rector of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg.

The Portrait of Alexander Kokorinov, the esteemed director and first rector of the Academy of Arts in St. Petersburg, exemplifies Levitsky's mastery in capturing his subject's stature and intellect. Painted with Oil on Canvas, the artwork reflects the refined elegance of Rococo influences, characterized by delicate detailing and graceful composition. Levitzky, a Ukrainian-born Russian portrait painter and academician, was renowned for his ability to convey personality and status through expertly crafted portraits, making this piece a notable example of 18th-century portraiture.