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Johan Tobias Sergel (1740–1814), Draughtsman and Sculptor, 1783
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    Johan Tobias Sergel (1740–1814), Draughtsman and Sculptor, 1783

    TitleJohan Tobias Sergel (1740–1814), Draughtsman and Sculptor, 1783
  • Technique/ MaterialOil on wood
  • DimensionsDimensions: (h x b) 18 x 15 cm
    Frame: (h x b x dj) 29 x 26,5 x 4 cm
    Ram [med hänge]: (dj) 5,4 cm
  • DatingMade 1783 or 1784 (?)
  • Artist/Maker Artist: Ludwig Guttenbrunn, Austrian, born between 1750 and 1755, born ca 1750 or ca 1755, dead 1819-01-15
  • Depicted PersonJohan Tobias Sergel, Swedish, born 1740-08-28, dead 1814-02-26
  • CategoryPaintings, Paintings
  • Classificationpainting
  • Geographical originFlorens, Italien
  • Inventory No.NMGrh 4697
  • AcquisitionPurchase 2009 funded by Sara and Johan Graumann´s fund
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    During Gustav III’s stay in Florence in autumn 1783, Guttenbrunn painted both a portrait of the king in Swedish national dress and a rendering of Sergel. Of the two, only this portrait appears to have been preserved. The sculptor is also in national dress, combined with the badge of a commander of the Order of Vasa. He no doubt enjoyed seeing Italy again, but the king proved an extremely demanding travelling companion. Sergel was for example expected to handle his dealings with a number of artists.