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Edvard Perséus (1841-1890), konstnär, tecknare, hovintendent, gift med Agnes Claesson, by Edvard Perséus, oil, 1875

Edvard Perséus (1841-1890), konstnär, tecknare, hovintendent, gift med Agnes Claesson

Edvard Perséus

1875

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Edvard Perséus (1841-1890), konstnär, tecknare, hovintendent, gift med Agnes Claesson is a 1875 oil by Edvard Perséus, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Edvard Perséus
When & what style?
1875
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This portrait painting features a man with dark hair, dressed in a black suit and white shirt, set against a dark background. The subject is positioned at an angle, with his head turned slightly to the left. The painting's style is characterized by a focus on the subject's facial features, with less attention to the background. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Edvard Perséus.

About the artist

Portrait of Edvard Perséus
Artist

Edvard Perséus

Edvard Perséus, originally Persson (23 December 1841, in Lund – 7 October 1890, in Stockholm) was a Swedish painter and hovintendent (a form of superintendent) at the Royal Court of Sweden. He specialized in historical and genre scenes.

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