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Hedvig Ulrika Wilhelmina Tschepurnov s. Federley

Hedvig Ulrika Wilhelmina Tschepurnov s. Federley, by Johan Erik Lindh
Hedvig Ulrika Wilhelmina Tschepurnov s. Federley, by Johan Erik Lindh

Hedvig Ulrika Wilhelmina Tschepurnov s. Federley is a drawing by Johan Erik Lindh. It is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum. The work is a portrait of Hedvig Ulrika Wilhelmina Tschepurnov s.

About this work

Overview

The work is a portrait of Hedvig Ulrika Wilhelmina Tschepurnov s. Federley, rendered as an image that captures the sitter seated against an unadorned dark backdrop. She is attired in an elaborate mid‑nineteenth‑century gown with a black lace bodice, high neckline, and a gold brooch at the chest, while her hair is neatly pulled back.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents the woman in a poised, contemplative pose: one arm rests on a chair, the other holds a small green book, suggesting literacy or personal interests. The presence of gold bracelets and rings, together with the refined dress, conveys her social standing and personal taste.

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed with meticulous brushwork that emphasizes the facial features and hands, allowing subtle modeling of skin tones. The stark, dark background functions as a neutral field, heightening the contrast of the luminous fabrics, jewelry, and the green of the book.

History & Provenance

The image is linked to the oeuvre of Johan Erik Lindh, whose records provide further context for the artist responsible for this portrait. No additional ownership details are supplied in the source material.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johan Erik Lindh

Johan Erik Lindh filled small sheets with soft pencil portraits of Finnish families in the early 1800s.

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