Per Otto Adelborg
1801
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1801
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a man in a dark military uniform with red and white stripes on the chest. His collar is gold, and he wears a star-shaped medal on his chest. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face and shoulders. The man’s expression is serious but not harsh. His hair is neatly brushed back, and the lighting makes his face stand out against the shadowy background. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in portraits.
