Artwork

Christina Magdalena Stenbock, gift Creutz (1731-1792)

Christina Magdalena Stenbock, gift Creutz (1731-1792), by Johan Stålbom, unspecified, 1754
Christina Magdalena Stenbock, gift Creutz (1731-1792), by Johan Stålbom, unspecified, 1754

Christina Magdalena Stenbock, gift Creutz (1731-1792) is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Johan Stålbom. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

The painting is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the subject's likeness and attire.

This painting depicts a woman in an elegant white dress adorned with flowers and blue accents. She wears a matching hat and holds a long stick in her right hand.

The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. The artist has paid close attention to the details of her clothing and accessories.

The painting is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the subject's likeness and attire. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, look up Johan Stålbom.

Overview

Christina Magdalena Stenbock, gift Creutz (1731-1792) is a portrait painted by Johan Stålbom in 1754, now part of the Nationalmuseum's collection. The work depicts a woman in formal 18th-century attire, characterized by an elegant white dress with floral embellishments and blue accents, a matching hat, and a long stick held in her right hand.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Christina Magdalena Stenbock, is portrayed in a manner reflecting her social status, with meticulous attention to the details of her clothing and accessories, suggesting a commission intended to convey elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

The painting exemplifies 18th-century portraiture techniques, with the artist demonstrating skill in capturing the subject's likeness and meticulously rendering the intricacies of her formal attire, indicative of the period's emphasis on detail and realism.

History & Provenance

Created in 1754 by Johan Stålbom, the portrait is currently housed at the Nationalmuseum, with its provenance highlighting its preservation and display within a national collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johan Stålbom

Dutch Golden Age portraits were stiff, symmetrical, and all business, but Johan Stålbom painted lively Swedish faces in the 1700s.

Nationalmuseum

Museum

Nationalmuseum

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