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Gustav III as Crown Prince

Johan Georg Henrichsen

1800

unspecified

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Early 19th Century Portrait Gustav Iii of Sweden

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Gustav III as Crown Prince is a 1800 unspecified by Johan Georg Henrichsen, depicting Gustav Iii of Sweden, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?: Johan Georg Henrichsen
When & what style?: 1800
Where can I see it?: Nationalmuseum

About this work

This portrait is a miniature, painted in vitreous enamel. It depicts a man with white hair, wearing a blue vest over a red jacket, and a white lace collar. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest an 18th-century European style. His expression is neutral, with a hint of a smile. The painting's level of detail and realism are notable, considering its small size. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.