1715. Портрет Строгановой

This Russian lady portrayed by Ivan Nikitich Nikitin shows Western style just beginning to enter Russia. Peter the Great westernized Russia, including dress, after his accession in 1682. Russian style is derived from western style, but can be much more more opulent. Here is a Russian lady of the Stroganov family attempting to deal with a Fontanges-style headdress and engageantes. Notice the cameo of Peter the Great on her throat.