Kreivitär Christina Augusta Löwenhielm (1754-1846)

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Kreivitär Christina Augusta Löwenhielm (1754-1846) is a work by Jonas Forsslund, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Jonas Forsslund
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This drawing shows a woman with a gentle face and intricate clothing. She's posed in a calm, formal setting. The woman in the drawing is dressed in clothes from a specific time period, which suggests the artist was trying to show her social status and background - the details of her outfit are very precise. The artist used pastel on paper to create this drawing, which gives it a soft, delicate look. Check out the work of artist: Forsslund, Jonas

About the artist

Artist

Jonas Forsslund

Jonas Forsslund made pencil portraits in 18th-century Sweden. His lines are neat and lifelike, the kind people kept for family records. You can trace the lace collars and serious faces in two drawings here: one of…

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