Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii

Orlovsky, Alexander
Orlowski, Alexander

Russian, 1777 - 1832

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The image shows a street scene from an elevated perspective. A horse-drawn cart filled with a large load and a driver are in the foreground. People in historical clothing are conversing nearby. Buildings, trees, and the sky are depicted in the background. The image is an engraving or etching with precise line work and a monochrome color palette using brown and sepia tones.
Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii, Russian Porter Carrying Wood on a Cart, 1820, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1980.3.5

Russian Porter Carrying Wood on a Cart

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii · 1820 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.3.5

The image shows a horse-drawn sleigh racing across a wintry landscape. The sleigh is pulled by three horses, with their legs in motion. The rider holds the reins, and there is a passenger inside the sleigh. In the background, there is a snow-covered village with wooden structures and church spires. Small birds are seen in the sky. The illustration features detailed line work and a monochromatic color palette creating a dramatic effect.
Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii, A Hired Coachman in Winter, 1820, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1980.3.4

A Hired Coachman in Winter

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii · 1820 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.3.4

This is a drawing of a group of men managing horses and a cart in a rustic setting. The illustration depicts a scene of labor and transport. In the image, one horse is being led by a man wearing traditional winter attire. The horse is hitched to a small cart loaded with large sacks. Another group of men can be seen tending to another horse in the background. There is a brick building with arched openings in the background, and snow and icicles are present, indicating a winter environment. The overall scene conveys a historical or rural setting with a focus on manual labor and traditional transportation methods.
Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii, Sled Loaded with Flour Led by an Isvoschik, 1820, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1980.3.6

Sled Loaded with Flour Led by an Isvoschik

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii · 1820 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.3.6

The image shows two riders on horseback in a rocky landscape with a stream. In the background, there are mountains. The painting has detailed brushstrokes showing realism and texture in the horses' fur and the riders' clothing. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and tan. The rocks, bushes, cliffs, and mountains are depicted with varying levels of sharpness and softness, creating depth in the composition.
Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii, Man and Veiled Woman on Horseback, 1820, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1980.3.3

Man and Veiled Woman on Horseback

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii · 1820 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.3.3

The image shows a man riding a horse. The man is upright on the horse, holding the reins with one hand and a scepter in the other. He has distinct facial features, including a long beard and mustache, and his hair is covered by a large, fur hat. He is dressed in elaborate clothing featuring a long, embroidered coat with fur trim, detailed leggings, and boots. Around him, other men on horseback are visible, wearing similar fur hats. The background reveals a scenic landscape with rocky hills and a distant ruined castle. The sky above is cloudy.
Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii, A Persian on Horseback, 1820, lithograph, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1980.3.2

A Persian on Horseback

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii · 1820 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.3.2

The image shows a man seated on a horse, turned towards the left and holding a spear with a flag. The man has a mustache and wears traditional clothing. He has a quiver on his back and carries a shield. The horse is mid-stride with decorative gear. The background shows a cloudy sky and a plain landscape.
Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii, The Polish Rider, pen and brown ink and gray wash over red chalk on blue paper, laid down, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2003.103.1

The Polish Rider

Aleksandr Osipovich Orlovskii · · pen and brown ink and gray wash over red chalk on blue paper, laid down ·  Accession ID  2003.103.1