1740
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Kenraalimajuri Simon Jacob Wennerstedt is a 1740 unspecified by Johan Henrik Scheffel, a Rococo painting work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man in a dark blue coat with gold buttons and trim. His white wig is curly and big, covering his ears. The background is plain black, making his face stand out. The man’s expression is calm, and his hands rest near his sides. The gold buttons and fancy coat suggest he was someone important, likely a military leader. His wig style was common in the 1700s, but we don’t know his exact role. Look up Scheffel, Johan Henrik to see more portraits by the artist who painted this.
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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