Edward Berggren, Self-Portrait

Edward Berggren, Self-PortraitA striking self portrait by Swedish artist, Edward Berggren (1876 1961). Its a captivating portrayal thats been painted with confidence and energy. Various drips and splashes give the work a sense of dynamism and vigour. While, in a few areas, such as the ring on his right hand, the oils have been built up to give a raised appearance. Berggren was a talented painter that trained at the Academy in Stockholm and the Acadmie Colarossi in Paris. He also

Housed within a later wooden frame

It feels like he could be a professor or perhaps an art teacher

Michael Qvarsebo (b

which can be viewed here

While gentleman were expected to wear shirts with upstanding collars and cravats or neckties

on the bridge

was primarily known for painting religious subjects and many of his works remain in churches within Austria and Germany

A characterful portrait of Albert Rufenacht (born 1885) by Hilda Bouna

Perhaps one possible reason could be that he initially commissioned Gosch to paint him in his fineries to aid his search for a spouse

Size 9” x 10½” / 22

Frame with age-related wear

The trees are beautifully rendered with broad strokes and a muted palette