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Carl Johan Walleen (1781-1867), by Johan Erik Lindh

Carl Johan Walleen (1781-1867)

Johan Erik Lindh

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

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Overview

Carl Johan Walleen (1781-1867) 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 portrait depicts a man in a dark jacket with gold buttons, a white shirt, and a red sash. He wears a medal around his neck and holds a book in his hand. The background features a bookshelf and a red curtain. The man's attire and the medal suggest he is a person of importance. The book he holds may indicate his interest in reading or learning. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Lindh, Johan Erik.

About the artist

Artist

Johan Erik Lindh

Johan Erik Lindh filled small sheets with soft pencil portraits of Finnish families in the early 1800s.

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