19th Century Portrait – Attributed To Maria Röhl

This refined 19th-century oil portrait is attributed to the renowned Swedish artist Maria Röhl (1801-1875), known for her elegant and emotionally nuanced portrayals of European society figures.

The artwork features a poised gentleman dressed in formal 1830s attire, painted with great care and technical skill. His black coat and high collar contrast beautifully with the soft, gradient background, highlighting his dignified expression and symmetrical features. The lighting and delicate brushwork throughout the piece reflect Röhl’s distinct artistic approach.

The portrait is set in its original 19th-century gilded wooden frame, richly decorated with carved floral and scrollwork motifs. While the painting is unsigned, a handwritten manuscript note on the reverse attributes the work to Maria Röhl, providing valuable provenance.

This museum-quality piece is ideal for collectors of European antique art, Scandinavian portraiture, or those seeking an authentic addition to a historically inspired interior.

Maria Röhl was a distinguished Swedish portrait artist and one of the most celebrated female painters of the 19th century. Self-taught in her early years, she gained prominence through her lifelike portraits of Sweden’s cultural elite. Röhl later studied in Paris under neoclassical master Léon Cogniet, blending Romantic sensitivity with Realist precision.

As the court portraitist to the Swedish royal family, Röhl created hundreds of portraits of aristocrats, writers, musicians, and intellectuals. Her works are featured in major collections, including the Swedish Nationalmuseum, and she remains a prominent figure in Scandinavian art history and women's contributions to the arts.

Artist: Attributed to Maria Röhl (1801-1875)
Unsigned.
Medium: Oil on canvas.
Condition: Very good condition.
Dimensions: 32,5 x 27 cm. / 12 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.
Frame: 44 x 39,5 cm. / 17 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. Very good condition.