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Selfportrait

Olof Arenius (1700 - 1766)

Artist/Maker

Material / Technique

Oil on canvas

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 36 x 29 cm h x w: Ram 51 x 44 cm

Inventory numberNMGrh 4266

Other titlesTitle (sv): Självporträtt Title (en): Selfportrait

DescriptionDescription: Olof Arenius was not only a leading portraitist of the Age of Liberty, but also influential as a teacher to several 18th-century Swedish artists. In this self-portrait, possibly made while Arenius was still a student in Holland in the 1730s, he has depicted himself in the continental manner, wearing a cap and with a self-assured air. His brushwork is free and his use of line sure. He no doubt found his models in contemporary British or German art.

Depicted Person

Collection

MaterialOil paint, Duk

TechniquePainting