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Interior of a Copper Foundry in Falun
Pehr Hilleström
1781 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 18th-century scene captures the intense glow and shadow within a Swedish copper foundry.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Pehr Hilleström in 1781, this work depicts the interior of a copper foundry in Falun. The composition is defined by a striking use of chiaroscuro, with the brilliant light from the furnace illuminating the laborers and the industrial architecture of the mine's facilities.
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