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K. J. Edelsköldin muotokuva

Erik Johan Löfgren

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

K. J. Edelsköldin muotokuva is an unspecified by Erik Johan Löfgren, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Erik Johan Löfgren
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This is a formal portrait of a man with a full beard and mustache. He’s dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and bow tie, standing against a warm brown background. The gold frame has a fancy floral design around the edges. The painting focuses on the man’s serious expression and neat appearance. His hands aren’t visible, which makes the portrait feel more about his face and clothes. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.

About the artist

Artist

Erik Johan Löfgren

Erik Johan Löfgren painted quiet portraits of mid-1800s Finland. His brush captured Magnus von Wright, a Finnish naturalist, H. Rosenberg in his admiral’s coat, and Robert von Trapp in sober official dress. Another…

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