The Artist's Father, the Average Adjuster Lucas von Breda (1719-1799)
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DatesSigned: Signed 1797
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 127 x 102 cm h x w x d: Ram 135 x 110 x 7 cm
Inventory numberNM 941
AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Kongl. Museum
Other titlesTitle (sv): Konstnärens far, dispaschören Lucas von Breda. Knästycke Title (en): The Artist's Father, the Average Adjuster Lucas von Breda (1719-1799) Label (sv): Konstnärens far, dispaschören Lucas von Breda
DescriptionDescription: An average adjuster examines maritime accidents for the government. The coastal landscape in the background of this portrait, and its dramatic light, may both allude to this. Is a storm brewing? The earthy brown hues exude a romantic glow accentuated by the artist’s almost sketchy brushwork. This characteristic distinguishes von Breda from other Swedish portraitists of the time and shows the influence of his teacher, Joshua Reynolds.
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