Artwork
Maisteri Titus Reuterin muotokuva
Maisteri Titus Reuterin muotokuva is an unspecified painting by Hjalmar Hagelstam. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. The portrait shows a dark‑haired, bearded man dressed in a blue jacket, green shirt and red tie, positioned before a pale blue backdrop.
About this work
Overview
The portrait shows a dark‑haired, bearded man dressed in a blue jacket, green shirt and red tie, positioned before a pale blue backdrop. To his left a cluster of white flowers is placed against vertical brushstrokes rendered in blue, green and red tones, creating a calm, orderly composition.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter’s formal clothing and the inclusion of a floral arrangement suggest a dignified, perhaps ceremonial, context, hinting at a setting such as a studio or garden where composure and refinement are emphasized.
Technique & Style
The work combines smooth modeling of the figure with more expressive, vertical brushstrokes behind the flowers, employing a palette of complementary colors that accentuate the contrast between the figure’s attire and the decorative background.
History & Provenance
The piece is catalogued under the title “Maisteri Titus Reuterin muotokuva,” indicating it is a portrait of Master Titus Reuter, though further details of its creation date, ownership or exhibition history are not provided in the source material.
Artist & collection
Artist
This Finnish artist painted portraits and city scenes in the late 1800s. His *Maisteri Titus Reuterin muotokuva* shows a seated man in dark coat and round glasses, while *Joinville le Pont* captures a Parisian bridge…
