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Mr Robert Constantin and Mrs Maria Eleonora Berggren, c1860s. Creator: Gottfrid Virgin
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Mr Robert Constantin and Mrs Maria Eleonora Berggren, c1860s. Creator: Gottfrid Virgin
Mr Robert Constantin and Mrs Maria Eleonora Berggren, c1860s. Additional Info: The couple seems to be studying a newly-bought work of art, since there is no hanging device on its reverse side. The new painting is probably intended to replace one of the two paintings that have been removed, leaving distinct marks on the wall. The objects adorning the room reveal the couple as avid collectors and, unlike the norm at the time, the husband and wife are presented as connoisseurs on an equal footing
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Appreciation Art Collector Carpet Carpets Collector Connoisseur Domestic Domestic Life Drawing Room Equality Household Living Room Sitting Room Soft Furnishing National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This photograph, captured by Swedish artist Arvid Julius Gottfrid Virgin in the late 1800s, showcases the elegant couple, Mr. Robert Constantin and Mrs. Maria Eleonora Berggren, in their drawing room. The couple's attire and the ornate decor of the room suggest an air of affluence and refinement. The couple is engrossed in studying a newly-acquired oil painting, with no hanging device on its reverse side, indicating that it is yet to be hung on the wall. Two other paintings have been removed, leaving distinct marks on the wall, suggesting that this new artwork is intended to replace them. The room is adorned with an array of carpets and soft furnishings, reflecting the couple's avid interest in collecting art and decorative items. The wallpaper, with its intricate design, adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the room. The couple's equal participation in the appreciation of art is a departure from the norm of the time, where such activities were typically considered the domain of men. Mrs. Berggren is dressed in a fashionable, full-length gown, with a high collar and long sleeves, while Mr. Constantin wears a formal suit and a bow tie. The rich colors and textures of their clothing add to the visual interest of the photograph. The couple's pose, with Mr. Constantin leaning forward to study the painting and Mrs. Berggren looking on with a thoughtful expression, underscores their shared passion for art and their role as connoisseurs. This photograph, taken in the historic setting of Stockholm Nationalmuseum, is a testament to the couple's appreciation for the arts and their commitment to collecting and preserving heritage pieces. The oil painting, with its intricate brushstrokes and vibrant colors, adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the scene, making it a fascinating glimpse into the domestic life of a wealthy and cultured couple in the 19th century.
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