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Runoilija Gustaf Fredrik Gyllenborg, by Gustaf Lundberg, unspecified

Runoilija Gustaf Fredrik Gyllenborg

Gustaf Lundberg

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Runoilija Gustaf Fredrik Gyllenborg is an unspecified by Gustaf Lundberg, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Gustaf Lundberg
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

The painting shows a man sitting at a desk, looking thoughtful. He's surrounded by papers and books. The man is Gustaf Fredrik Gyllenborg, a writer. The artist used soft colors to create a calm mood. The painting is interesting because it shows a quiet moment in the writer's life. It's like a snapshot of a peaceful scene. To learn more about the artist's use of soft colors, look into the technique: sfumato.

About the artist

Portrait of Gustaf Lundberg
Artist

Gustaf Lundberg

Gustaf Lundberg (17 August 1695 – 18 March 1786) was a Swedish rococo pastelist and portrait painter. He trained and worked in Paris and later was appointed court portrait painter in Stockholm.

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