Artwork
Vapaaherra Johan Wilhelm Sprengtporten
Vapaaherra Johan Wilhelm Sprengtporten is a drawing by Gustaf Lundberg. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. A portrait drawing of a man in formal attire, rendered in pastel on paper.
About this work
Overview
A portrait drawing of a man in formal attire, rendered in pastel on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Vapaaherra Johan Wilhelm Sprengtporten, is depicted with a serious expression, suggesting a formal or dignified representation.
Technique & Style
The drawing is characterized by delicate lines and soft colors, achieved through the use of pastel on paper and a technique that involves creating detailed images from small dots, known as stippling.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
