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Karl Emanuel Janssonin muotokuva, by Fredrik Ahlstedt, unspecified

Karl Emanuel Janssonin muotokuva

Fredrik Ahlstedt

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Karl Emanuel Janssonin muotokuva is an unspecified by Fredrik Ahlstedt, a Biedermeier work, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Fredrik Ahlstedt
When & what style?
Biedermeier
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This is a round portrait of a man with a mustache and neatly combed hair. He’s wearing a white shirt, black bow tie, and dark jacket. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The painting uses soft lighting to show his features clearly. The edges of his face blend gently into the background. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth.

About the artist

Artist

Fredrik Ahlstedt

Fredrik Ahlstedt kept a studio in Helsinki that smelled like turpentine and wet wool.

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