Old World Portraits
Portrait of Johan Ihre
Gustaf Lundberg
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Swedish philologist Johan Ihre by Gustaf Lundberg.
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Baron H.I. von Düben
Gustaf Lundberg
1780 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Baron von Düben, capturing the refined grace of the Swedish Enlightenment.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with rich warm-brown color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Soft gray, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This masterfully executed pastel by Gustaf Lundberg depicts Baron H.I. von Düben around 1780. Lundberg's signature soft transitions and luminous skin tones are on full display, contrasted by the intricate lace and velvet textures of the sitter's attire, embodying the sophisticated aesthetic of European court portraiture.
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