Carl Gustaf Pilo

Swedish-Danish painter and academic

Carl Gustaf Pilo - Swedish-Danish painter and academic
Born

1711
314 years ago

Died

March 2nd, 1793
232 years ago — 82 years old

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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