Old World Portraits
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Ola Lundestad
Christen Brun
1876 · Oil Paint
This evocative 1876 oil portrait by Christen Brun captures the dignified character and weathered features of Ola Lundestad.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1876 by Norwegian artist Christen Brun, this oil-on-canvas portrait depicts Ola Lundestad with remarkable psychological depth. The artist uses dramatic lighting to highlight the subject's expressive, lined face and silver hair against a deep, atmospheric background, creating a timeless study of character and history.
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