1740
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Kanslianeuvos Carl Fredrik Eckleff is a 1740 unspecified by Johan Henrik Scheffel, a Biedermeier work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man in a dark brown coat and a white cravat, sitting with one arm resting on a blue fabric draped over a chair. His light hair is powdered, and he wears a calm, slightly smiling expression. The background is dark and blurry, focusing all attention on him. The artist used soft lighting to make his face stand out against the shadows. The way light hits his cheekbones and jaw gives his skin a smooth, almost glowing look. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro—it’s the technique of strong light and dark contrasts.
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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