Carl Frederik von Breda

Carl Frederik von Breda was a Swedish painter (1759–1818). He was born at Stockholm.

Also recorded as Carl Fredric von Breda; Carl Fredrik von Breda; Carl Fredrik van Breda.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Carl Fredric von Breda, Carl Fredrik von Breda and Carl Fredrik van Breda.

He was the child of Lucas von Breda and Johanna Cornelia von Breda. 2 children are recorded: Adolph von Breda and Johan Fredrik von Breda.

Formation and teaching

Carl Frederik von Breda studied at Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. He trained under Joshua Reynolds.

As a teacher, Carl Frederik von Breda is recorded in connection with Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

Carl Frederik von Breda worked in painting.

He was employed by Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. Recorded positions include court painter and professor. He belonged to Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. He worked at Stockholm, London and Paris.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 3: Mrs Helena Klingström, Teresa Vandoni, Italian Singer at the Royal Opera, Stockholm and Jacob Fredrik de Ron. His recorded genre is portrait.

Recognition and collections

Carl Frederik von Breda received Knight of the Order of Vasa. Work by Carl Frederik von Breda is held by Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Oslo Museum and National Portrait Gallery of Sweden.

Identity

Carl Frederik von Breda is recorded as having received Knight of the Order of Vasa. Carl Frederik von Breda is recorded with the citizenship of Sweden. Carl Frederik von Breda is recorded as painter.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Carl Frederik von Breda may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Carl Frederik von Breda is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q2938914.

In detail

Carl Frederik von Breda studied at Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. training under Joshua Reynolds is recorded. Gustaf Wilhelm Finnberg is recorded as having studied under Carl Frederik von Breda.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Stockholm, London and Paris. Employment is recorded with Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. Positions recorded include court painter and professor. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts.

Works named in the authority record are Mrs Helena Klingström, Teresa Vandoni, Italian Singer at the Royal Opera, Stockholm and Jacob Fredrik de Ron.

Work by Carl Frederik von Breda is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Finnish National Gallery, Oslo Museum, National Portrait Gallery of Sweden and Statens Museum for Kunst.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of Vasa.

Chronology

  1. 1759Carl Frederik von Breda born at Stockholm.
  2. 1759Carl Frederik von Breda was born in 1759 at Stockholm.
  3. 1818Carl Frederik von Breda died at Stockholm.
  4. 1818Carl Frederik von Breda died in 1818 at Stockholm.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Carl Frederik von Breda”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2938914: Carl Frederik von Breda

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