Artwork

Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren

Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren, by Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg, unspecified, 1818
Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren, by Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg, unspecified, 1818

Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren is an unspecified painting by Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Silkkitehtailija Carl Edvin Lundgren is a portrait painted by Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg around 1818.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a young man, Carl Edvin Lundgren, dressed in formal attire, with a calm demeanor, suggesting a representation of the subject's character or social status.

Technique & Style

The painting employs soft chiaroscuro, using gentle light and shadow to model the subject's face and create a sense of depth, while also capturing the texture of his hair and the folds of his coat.

Artist & collection