Who painted Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan?

Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan was painted by Augustin Ehrensvärd in 1751.

Where can I see Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan?

Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan is held by Helsinki City Museum.

Can I buy a print of Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan?

Museum-quality prints of Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan

Augustin Ehrensvärd , 1751

Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan is a drawing by Augustin Ehrensvärd. It dates from 1751 and is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum.

About this work

Overview

Suomenlinnan kaleeritelakkaa rakennetaan is a painting by Augustin Ehrensvärd, created around 1751. It depicts a scene from the construction of Suomenlinna, a maritime fortress near Helsinki.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows the construction of an oar-powered shipyard at Suomenlinna, capturing a moment of industrious activity on a rocky shore. Workers are busy building a large ship and loading materials onto boats.

Technique & Style

Ehrensvärd employs shading to convey depth and texture, notably on the ship's hull and rocky ground. The interplay of light and shadow animates the scene, while techniques like cross-hatching create texture through layered lines.

History & Provenance

As the designer of Suomenlinna and the Swedish archipelago fleet, Ehrensvärd oversaw the fortress's construction, making it a lifelong focus. The painting reflects his involvement in this significant project.

Rakennustöitä Suomenlinnassa, linnake Höpken Susisaarella, Elias Martin

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Artist

Augustin Ehrensvärd

Field Marshal count Augustin Ehrensvärd (25 September 1710 – 4 October 1772) was a Swedish military officer, military architect, artist, creator of the Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) fortress, Svartholm fortress and the Swedish archipelago fleet.