1740
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Eversti Henrik Falkenberg af Bålby is a 1740 unspecified by Johan Henrik Scheffel, a Biedermeier work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This portrait painting features a man with curly white hair, wearing a blue jacket over a white shirt and a red necktie. The subject is depicted from the chest up, facing the viewer directly. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The overall style of the painting suggests a formal portrait from the 18th century. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Scheffel, Johan Henrik.
Johan Henrik Scheffel (9 April 1690 – 21 December 1781) was a Swedish artist. He became known for his portraits of Carl von Linné, Christopher Polhem and Hedvig Charlotta Nordenflycht.
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