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Hand Studies for the Portrait of Gustaf Fröding

TitleHand Studies for the Portrait of Gustaf Fröding

Technique/ MaterialOil and pencil on canvas, mounted on paper-panel

DimensionsDimensions: (h x b) 35 x 47 cm
Frame: (h x b x dj) 48,3 x 59,5 x 3 cm

DatingMade ca 1909

Artist/Maker Artist: Richard Bergh, Swedish, born 1858, dead 1919

CategoryPaintings, Paintings

Classificationpainting

Inventory No.NM 7413

AcquisitionPurchase 2017 Magda and Max Ettler Fund

Description
Artist/Maker
Images and media: This portrait of the poet Gustaf Fröding was one of Richard Bergh’s
most ambitious works. Many preparatory studies exist for its
details. The Nationalmuseum collection already has a few for the head
and face. The study for the arms and hands gives an even clearer picture
of Bergh’s process. The finished painting is in the Bonnier portrait
collection at Nedre Manilla in Stockholm.

Collection