Artwork
Luutnantti Carl de Geer
Luutnantti Carl de Geer is an unspecified painting by Olof Arenius. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This portrait by Olof Arenius depicts a man from the waist up, set against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, identified as Luutnantti Carl de Geer, is shown wearing a black jacket with red accents and a gold medal, suggesting a formal or military context and possibly signifying an honor or achievement.
Technique & Style
The dark background serves to focus attention on the subject, highlighting his formal attire and medal.
Artist & collection
Artist
Swedish portrait painter from the 1700s, Olof Arenius specialized in formal likenesses that captured the clothes and posture of the era.
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