Erik Pauelsen, style of, 18th century: Portrait of the rittmeister Frederik Klauman (1748–1785). Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 78×62 cm.

Portrait of the rittmeister Frederik Klauman (1748–1785) as dragoon officer in Russian service. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. 78×62 cm.

Literature: Holger Hansen, “Meddelelser om slægten Klausman”, 1922, reproduced and mentioned p. 46: “About Frederik Klauman, baptised on the 24th of January 1748. Second lieutenant in the Regiment of Prince Frederik. [...] In Russian military service from 1771 and became rittmeister for the participation in the war against the Turks. [...] Joined the English East India Company and died in the East Indies in 1785.”

Condition Report:
The canvas is relined. Retouches and crackles.