Carl Frederik von Breda

Shop 20 artworks by Carl Frederik von Breda (Swedish, 1759–1818) — every piece is public domain and can be printed as canvas, rolled canvas, framed canvas or a framed print.

Carl Frederik von Breda was a Swedish painter who studied in and spent much of his career in Britain before becoming painter to the Swedish court. He was born in Stockholm in 1759, and moved to Britain where he was a student of Joshua Reynolds. Breda specialized in painting portraits and was called "the van Dyck of Sweden". He returned to Sweden 1796 where he became professor at the Academy of Arts, a popular portraitist, and a court painter. Breda married at age 22 and his son, Johan Fredrik, was also a painter, who studied under his father. Breda died in Stockholm in 1818.

At a glance

Most of Carl Frederik von Breda's work on the site falls under Figurative (18), Portraits (2).

By movement, it's catalogued as Neoclassicism (20).

Culture: Swedish (20).

By orientation: 20 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1785 to 1814.

Prints of these artworks

Prints of any artwork on this page are made to order at the production partner closest to you, starting from $21.99 including shipping, in Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Carl Frederik von Breda artworks does Archive Lane have?

20 public-domain artworks by Carl Frederik von Breda are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Carl Frederik von Breda?

Carl Frederik von Breda is catalogued as Swedish (born 1759, died 1818).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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