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Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren, by Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg, unspecified, 1818

Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren

Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg

1818

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren is a 1818 unspecified by Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg
When & what style?
1818
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This is a portrait of a young man in a dark coat and white necktie. His hair is neatly combed, and he’s looking straight ahead with a calm expression. The background is a plain, warm brown color that keeps the focus on him. The painting uses soft light and shadow to shape his face, giving it a gentle look. The artist paid close attention to the folds in his coat and the texture of his hair. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.

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