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Linnaeus, Carolus (47)
Life
Dates:
23 May 1707–10 January 1778
Creator/Photographer:
Scheffel, J. H. (artist of original, 1739)
Date
Created/Published:
1739 (date of original, at age 32)
Type:
black and white print
Size: 3.5 x 5.5
Copyright Restrictions:
none
Acquired:
1969
Notes: Print is a photo-mechanical reproduction on postcard. This is a different painting from that of portrait #39. This portrait is known as the "bridegroom portrait"; Scheffel also painted a portrait of Sara Lisa Moraea as Linnaeus' bride in the same year. Original oil painting held at Hammerby Estate, Uppsala, Sweden (managed by Uppsala University). Copies (5 x 7) in folder.