Hilmer Forsberg, Bank Director
1892
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1892
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This portrait shows a man with fair skin and red hair, dressed in a black suit jacket over a white collared shirt and black tie. The background is a dark brown color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and he looks directly at the viewer. His hair is styled in an updo, and he has a mustache. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and serious. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, look up Nils Forsberg.