Luotsipäällikkö G. A. Lejonancker

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Luotsipäällikkö G. A. Lejonancker is an unspecified by Johan Carl Frederik Viertel, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Johan Carl Frederik Viertel
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This is a round portrait of an older man with white hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a dark blue coat with gold buttons and a thick gold chain around his neck. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The gold frame looks old and fancy, like something you’d see in a rich person’s home. The painting is simple but shows off the man’s serious expression well. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next—it’s the technique of using strong light and dark contrasts.

About the artist

Artist

Johan Carl Frederik Viertel

Johan Carl Frederik Viertel spent his days painting the people who ran Sweden’s ports and courts—no kings or generals, just the officials who kept things running.

See the richer artist page