Artwork

Hampus Elof Mörner, General

Hampus Elof Mörner, General, by Carl Isak Rylander, unspecified, 1810
Hampus Elof Mörner, General, by Carl Isak Rylander, unspecified, 1810

Hampus Elof Mörner, General is an unspecified painting by Carl Isak Rylander. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Carl Isak Rylander's 1810 painting, Hampus Elof Mörner, General, is a portrait of Hampus Mörner, housed at the Nationalmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Hampus Mörner, is portrayed in formal attire, indicated by a dark jacket with gold buttons and a high collar, suggesting a military or official context.

Technique & Style

The portrait features a muted brown background, contrasting with the subject's detailed, curly hair and intricately depicted gold buttons, characteristic of Rylander's portraiture style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1810, the painting is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection, with no additional historical context on the subject's portrayal or the artist's inspiration provided.

Artist & collection

Nationalmuseum

Museum

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