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Kapteeni Carl Adolf Tamelander (1832-1884)

Johan Erik Lindh

Kapteeni Carl Adolf Tamelander (1832-1884), by Johan Erik Lindh
Kapteeni Carl Adolf Tamelander (1832-1884), by Johan Erik Lindh

Kapteeni Carl Adolf Tamelander (1832-1884) is a drawing by Johan Erik Lindh. It is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum.

About this work

Overview

Kapteeni Carl Adolf Tamelander (1832-1884) is a portrait image depicting a military figure.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a man in a military uniform adorned with medals and insignia, conveying a sense of dignity and authority through his serious expression and detailed attire.

Technique & Style

The image features smooth, even strokes that accurately capture the texture of the uniform and the shine of the medals, suggesting a precise and detailed drawing technique.

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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