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Portrait of Johan Anders Svensk, 25 years old, Jokkmokk, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
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Portrait of Johan Anders Svensk, 25 years old, Jokkmokk, 1868. Creator: Lotten von Duben
Portrait of Johan Anders Svensk, 25 years old, Jokkmokk, 1868. From Lotten von Duben's photo album with motifs from the ethnological expedition to Lapland led by her husband Gustaf von Duben in 1868
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This portrait captures the enigmatic gaze of Johan Anders Svensk, a 25-year-old Laplander from Jokkmokk, Sweden, in 1868. The photograph was taken by Lotten von Duben during her husband Gustaf von Duben's ethnological expedition to Lapland. The image is part of Lotten's personal photo album, now preserved at the Nordiska Museet in Stockholm, Sweden. Johan Anders wears traditional Lapland clothing, including a long, colorful dress, a hat adorned with fur, and a thick, woolen jacket. His direct gaze and slightly distrustful expression add an intriguing layer to the image, hinting at the complex relationship between the ethnologists and the indigenous Sami people during this period. The portrait is a significant historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the fashion and cultural heritage of 19th-century Lapland. The sepia tones add to the nostalgic atmosphere, transporting us back to a time when the world was still largely unexplored, and the study of anthropology and ethnology was in its infancy. The portrait of Johan Anders Svensk is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the role of photography in documenting history. It invites us to reflect on the complexities of human interaction and the ongoing dialogue between different cultures and communities.
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