Fredrik Signeul (1810 - 1890), Paint Manufacturer, Director of an Orphanage in Uddevalla

Wetterbergh employs a muted brown background that subtly offsets the dark clothing, creating a modest contrast. The brushwork is smooth, with careful modeling of facial features, while the overall tonal restraint conveys a somber, serious atmosphere typical of mid‑19th‑century portraiture.

Created in 1847, the portrait has remained in Sweden and is now housed in the Nationalmuseum. Its provenance reflects the artist’s connection to local patrons and the museum’s acquisition of works representing regional industrial and philanthropic figures.