1740
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Vapaaherra Leonard Klinckowström is a 1740 unspecified by Johan Henrik Scheffel, a Biedermeier work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man in a blue coat with silver buttons and a star pinned to his chest. His gray wig is powdered, and he wears a white cravat under a dark jacket. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The star on his coat suggests he held some kind of official rank or honor. His serious expression and formal clothes hint at a portrait meant to show status. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to shape faces.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
