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Pojan muotokuva, by Per Krafft vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, unspecified

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Overview

Pojan muotokuva is an unspecified by Per Krafft vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, held at Finnish National Gallery.

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Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a young person with light hair tied back, wearing a light brown coat with big buttons and a white cravat. They’re holding a small, folded object in their right hand while resting their left arm on a plain surface. The background is a simple, dark, blurred wall with a hint of a pillar. The person’s face is lit softly, making their skin glow against the darker background. The clothing looks formal but not overly fancy—just polished. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Artist

Per Krafft vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder

Per Krafft the Elder kept a tidy studio in 18th-century Stockholm, where he painted people the way they actually looked—wigs, moles, and all.

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