Artwork

Juliana Elisabet König

Juliana Elisabet König, by Gustaf Lundberg
Juliana Elisabet König, by Gustaf Lundberg

Juliana Elisabet König is a drawing by Gustaf Lundberg. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

The work is a drawing of Juliana Elisabet König, created using pastel on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in old-fashioned attire, conveying a sense of gentleness through her clothing and the soft colors used.

Technique & Style

The artist employed pastel on paper, a relatively uncommon technique, to achieve a delicate and calm effect. The use of soft colors contributes to the overall serene atmosphere of the drawing.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Gustaf Lundberg

Artist

Gustaf Lundberg

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.