Who painted Tilanomistaja, tuomari Albert Johan Lignell?

Tilanomistaja, tuomari Albert Johan Lignell was painted by Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg in 1818.

Where can I see Tilanomistaja, tuomari Albert Johan Lignell?

Tilanomistaja, tuomari Albert Johan Lignell is held by Finnish National Gallery.

Artwork

Tilanomistaja, tuomari Albert Johan Lignell

Tilanomistaja, tuomari Albert Johan Lignell 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

Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg painted the portrait of Albert Johan Lignell around 1818. The work presents a single figure in a formal pose, rendered in oil on canvas, and is identified as a depiction of Lignell, who served as a judge and landowner.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown in a dark military-style uniform with gold‑trimmed collar and buttons, his hair neatly side‑parted, and his expression solemn. The composition conveys a sense of authority and respectability, reflecting Lignell’s social standing as a magistrate and proprietor.

Technique & Style

Finnberg employs a restrained palette, using muted browns for the background to keep the focus on the figure. The brushwork is smooth and precise, especially in rendering the fabric’s texture and the subtle modeling of the face, characteristic of early‑19th‑century portraiture.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1818, the portrait entered the collection of the institution that now holds it through acquisition from a private estate. Documentation links the work directly to Finnberg’s mature period, when he produced several official portraits for regional elites.