Edward Berggren, Self-Portrait Poland It depicts a Wintery river

It depicts a Wintery river scene at Gadea Mill

A few areas in the darker pigments where the paint has bituminised and some scattered in-painting following its restoration

5 the size of a lady’s head and was created using ‘toques’ or ‘cushions’ which were made of cork or fabric

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An exceptional 17th-century Italian portrait of a bearded philosopher deep in thought

Edward Berggren, Self-Portrait Poland It depicts a Wintery riverA 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