Georg Engelhard Schröder After, "Christopher Polhem" (1661-1751).

"Christopher Polhem" (1661-1751)

Signed verso on stretcher Johan Henrik Scheffel pinxit 1747. Canvas 79 x 66 cm. Text verso: "Christof Polhem, Natus 1661, d20 December, Depictus 1747, Denatus 1751, d30 Augusti."

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Christopher Polhem (1661 – 1751) was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining. After his ennoblement in 1716 he took the name Christopher Polhammar.

Executed by Scheffel after Schröders larger portrait.

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