Details
- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 2ʺD × 21ʺH
- Styles
- Portraiture
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Giltwood
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Very good, consistent and wear with age and use. In original condition. Condition: Very good, consistent and wear with age and use. In original condition. less
- Description
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A striking painting of Erik af Sillén. Erik af Sillén (1895–1977) was a Swedish nobleman and military officer who held …
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A striking painting of Erik af Sillén. Erik af Sillén (1895–1977) was a Swedish nobleman and military officer who held various distinguished positions throughout his career. He served in the Swedish Armed Forces and held the rank of major general. Erik af Sillén was known not only for his military career but also for his involvement in various social and cultural activities. He held a prominent position in Swedish society during the early to mid-20th century, making him a notable figure of his time.
The portrait painted by Martha Ribbing in 1939, depicting him in a striking blue uniform, likely reflects his status and influence within Swedish society during that era.
Period: 1939
Style: Old masters
Material: oil on panel
Condition: Very good, consistent and wear with age and use. In original condition.
Frame: gilded frame.
Country of origin: Sweden
Creator: M. Ribbing.
Martha Ribbing (1880–1978) was a Swedish painter renowned for her portraits and landscapes. Born in Stockholm, Ribbing studied art at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts and later honed her skills in Paris. She gained recognition for her ability to capture the essence of her subjects with remarkable detail and emotion. Ribbing's works often depicted prominent figures of her time, as well as scenes from everyday life, showcasing her versatility and artistic range. Her contributions to the Swedish art scene left a lasting legacy, solidifying her reputation as one of the country's notable painters of the early 20th century.
Dimensions framed in inch: height: 21 inches, width: 17 inches, depth: 1 inch.
Dimensions framed in cm: height: 54 cm, width: 42 cm, depth: 3 cm less
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