Portrait Of Carl Gustaf Dahlgren Orange It’s an atmospheric old piece

It’s an atmospheric old piece that was probably originally housed in a church or private place of worship

130 achieved in 2009 for ‘Paisaje’ (170cm x 109cm)

We acquired the painting from Denmark but on the reverse

His portraiture is less common and this particular piece originated in a noble residence on Lake Como in Italy

Portrait Of Carl Gustaf Dahlgren Orange It’s an atmospheric old pieceA fine early 19th century portrait of Carl Gustaf Dahlgren of Ljungby, Sweden (b. 1794). Hes wearing a fancy white cravat under a dark coat according to the fashion of the 1820s. Hes clearly a man of means. The portrait is housed within an appropriate frame from the late 19th century. Medium Oil on canvas Size including frame 13 x 15 33cm x 38cm Year of creation c. 1820 Provenance Sweden Condition Craquelure throughout but the paint layer is stable.