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Portrait of a Boy, by Jenny Nyström, oil, 1904

Portrait of a Boy

Jenny Nyström

1904

oil

canvas

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Boy is a 1904 oil by Jenny Nyström, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Jenny Nyström
When & what style?
1904
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This portrait features a young boy with dark hair, dressed in a white shirt and a dark vest. His hands are clasped together in front of him, and he looks directly at the viewer with a serious expression. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the image. The background is a muted brown color, which helps to focus attention on the boy's face and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Jenny Nyström.

About the artist

Portrait of Jenny Nyström
Artist

Jenny Nyström

Jenny Eugenia Nyström (13 or 15 June 1854 in Kalmar, Sweden – 17 January 1946 in Stockholm) was a painter and illustrator mainly known as the creator of the Swedish image of the jultomte on Christmas cards and magazine…

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