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Portrait of Lieutenant Alexandre Weissgerber de Stragéwicz as a Child
Albert Edelfelt
1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This elegant 1887 portrait by Albert Edelfelt captures a young boy with poised dignity, rendered in a sophisticated palette of greys and deep blacks.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1887 by Albert Edelfelt, this masterfully executed portrait depicts Lieutenant Alexandre Weissgerber de Stragéwicz as a young child. Seated against a dark, atmospheric background, the boy wears a crisp grey suit and a prominent black bow, holding a small book that suggests a contemplative or scholarly character. The work is a fine example of late 19th-century Finnish realism, showing remarkable sensitivity in the sitter's expression and the tactile quality of the fabrics.
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