Carl Gustaf Pilo
Swedish-Danish painter and academic
Born
1711
315 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Active during the 18th century, contributed significantly to the Swedish art scene. Studied under several notable artists and became influential in the development of portrait painting in Sweden. Served as a professor at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, fostering the next generation of artists. His works are characterized by their refined style and the incorporation of elements from European art traditions.
Painted portraits of notable figures
Served as a professor at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts
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