Not on display

Carl Gustaf Tessin 1695-1770, count

David Richter d.y. (1664 - 1741)

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made c. 1725

Material / Technique

Watercolour on vellum

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 3,3 x 2,7 cm h x w x d: Ram 3.5 x 2.8 x 0.5 cm Gulmetall

Inventory numberNMB 2587

AcqusitionPurchase 2009 Hjalmar and Anna Wicander Fund

Other titlesTitel (sv): Carl Gustaf Tessin 1695-1770, greve Titel (en): Carl Gustaf Tessin 1695-1770, count Etikett (sv): Carl Gustaf Tessin, överintendent, kanslipresident Etikett (en): Carl Gustaf Tessin, Head of the Board of Buildings, President of the Chancellery

DescriptionDescription: Few Swedes outside the royal court have been portrayed as prolifically as Carl Gustaf Tessin. This miniature is the oldest portrait of him, dating from around 1725. At the time, he was Chamberlain and Surveyor of the Court.

Depicted Person

Collection

Geographical origin

Geogr. härkomst: Sweden

MaterialParchment, Watercolour

TechniquePainting