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Per Olsson, Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Per Olsson, Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Per Olsson, Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants, 1850
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1850s Agricultural Labourer Agricultural Workers David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl Ehrenstrahl David Klocker Labourer Oil On Paper Oil On Paper Mounted On Masonite Peasant Peasants Representation Representative Speaker Walking Stick Yellow Background Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This 19th century oil on paper mounted on masonite painting depicts Per Olsson, the Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants, in a full-length portrait. The artist, unknown, masterfully captures Olsson's stoic demeanor and the intricacies of his beard and facial hair. Dressed in traditional agricultural attire, Olsson holds a walking stick in one hand and gazes off into the distance with a thoughtful expression. The yellow background adds a striking contrast to Olsson's dark clothing and creates a sense of isolation, emphasizing the weight of his role as a representative of the peasants. Per Olsson was an agricultural laborer from the village of Gladhammar in Sweden. The Estate of the Peasants was a legislative body that represented the interests of the rural population in the Swedish Riksdag, the parliament. Olsson's appointment as Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants in the 1850s was a significant achievement for a man of his social status. This painting is a valuable representation of the agricultural workers of the time and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who worked the land. The artwork is a testament to the skill of the unknown artist and the importance of preserving heritage art. The painting is currently housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, where it continues to inspire and educate visitors about the history and culture of Sweden.
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