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Aleksanteri II:n muotokuva

Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

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Aleksanteri II:n muotokuva is an unspecified by Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a man in a fancy military uniform. His jacket is black with bright red and gold trim, and he wears a blue sash across his chest. Gold braid and buttons cover his shoulders, and he holds a sword with a braided rope. A star-shaped medal sits on his chest, and his mustache is neatly groomed. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on the man’s face and uniform. His pose is stiff, like many portraits from this time. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Artist

Berndt Abraham Godenhjelm

This artist painted portraits and religious scenes in 19th-century Finland. Try his *Self-Portrait* to see his direct gaze, or peek at his sketches for Vihdin church’s *Resurrection of Christ*. His work sits between…

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