Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Military Officer
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An atmospheric 19th-century portrait capturing a military officer with expressive, textured brushwork.
Portrait of Count Adolf Aminoff
Albert Edelfelt
1875 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 19th-century oil portrait study of a military officer in formal dress.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt in 1875, this oil sketch captures Count Adolf Aminoff in his uniform. The work showcases Edelfelt's masterful ability to convey character and status through rapid, confident brushstrokes and a rich, atmospheric palette, resulting in a piece that feels both historic and modernly expressive.
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