1826
oil
canvas
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Margaret Seton (1805-1870), född i Skottland, verksam i Sverige, g.m. friherre överste Carl Gustaf Adlercreutz, sondotter till Alexander Baron Seton is a 1826 oil by Johan Gustaf Sandberg, held at Nationalmuseum.
This portrait painting depicts a woman with dark, curly hair, wearing a red dress with puffy sleeves and a white shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is a muted brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a style from the early 19th century. The painting is rendered in oil paint, which adds depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, explore the works of Johan Gustaf Sandberg.
Johan Gustaf Sandberg (13 May 1782 – 26 June 1854) was a Swedish painter. He was foremost a history painter and used settings from Norse mythology and Swedish history. His most widely known work in this area are his…
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