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Captain Adolph König, by Adolph Ulrich Wertmuller, oil, 1800

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Overview

Captain Adolph König is a 1800 oil by Adolph Ulrich Wertmuller, a American Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Adolph Ulrich Wertmuller
When & what style?
1800 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a man's head and shoulders. He has light-colored hair and wears a dark jacket with a white collar and a light-colored sash. There are buttons on his jacket and a tassel on his shoulder. The man looks to the right, and his expression is neutral. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the man stand out. The painting is done in oil paint and has a realistic style. If you want to see more paintings like this, you can check out the work of Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller.

About the artist

Portrait of Adolph Ulrich Wertmuller
Artist

Adolph Ulrich Wertmuller

Adolf Ulrik Wertmüller (February 18, 1751 – October 5, 1811) was a Swedish painter whose notable works include Danaë receiving Jupiter in a Shower of Gold.

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