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Asessori Blechard Gustaf Jägerhorn

Johan Erik Lindh

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

Portrait

Dominant colour

Asessori Blechard Gustaf Jägerhorn is a work by Johan Erik Lindh, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?: Johan Erik Lindh
Where can I see it?: Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This is a portrait of a man in a dark coat and white shirt, sitting still with his hands resting on his lap. His black bow tie is neatly tied, and he wears a simple ring on his left hand. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The painting uses fine lines to show the folds in his clothes, giving it a textured look. This detail makes the fabric look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines like these.