Artwork
Portrait of Middle-Aged Gentleman
Portrait of Middle-Aged Gentleman is an unspecified painting by Gustaf Lundberg. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of Middle-Aged Gentleman is a pastel painting created circa 1745 by Gustaf Lundberg, a Swedish rococo artist trained in Paris. The work features an unidentified subject in a characteristic refined style of the period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a middle-aged man with curly hair, dressed in a dark jacket and white collar, set against a light background. His calm, thoughtful expression is the central emphasis of the composition.
Technique & Style
Lundberg employed a range of colors to achieve depth and texture, exemplifying the rococo's attention to detail and subtlety. The pastel medium, a specialty of the artist, contributes to the work's soft, refined quality.
History & Provenance
Originally created for an unknown patron, the painting is now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection in Stockholm, reflecting Lundberg's established presence as a court portrait painter in the city.
Context
This work represents Lundberg's adaptation of Parisian rococo influences to Swedish portraiture, catering to the tastes of Stockholm's elite during the mid-18th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gustaf Lundberg (17 August 1695 – 18 March 1786) was a Swedish rococo pastelist and portrait painter. He trained and worked in Paris and later was appointed court portrait painter in Stockholm.
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