Konstnärens farmor, Friherrinnan von Dardel 

Nils Dardel captured his paternal grandmother, the Baroness von Dardel, in oil paint on canvas. Dardel was a Swedish Post-Impressionist painter known for his portraits and depictions of social life. Painted around the early 20th century in Sweden, this portrait reflects the social hierarchy of the time, depicting a member of the aristocracy. The Baroness is portrayed with a composed demeanor, her attire and accessories indicative of her noble status. The style of the painting, with its emphasis on capturing the essence of the sitter rather than a literal representation, reflects the influence of post-impressionism. Dardel's portrait challenges the conventions of traditional aristocratic portraiture by infusing it with a modern sensibility. Further research into Dardel's biography and the social history of Sweden at the time, would reveal more about the institutional and cultural context in which this painting was produced.