Margareta Stafhell

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Margareta Stafhell, also called Staffhell, Stafell and Staffhell-Åkerman, (1720–1762), was a Swedish Chalcography artist.[1]

Biography

Margareta Stafhell was the daughter of the silversmith Gustaf Stafhell (1683-1761) and Catharina Olofsdotter Beckman. She was the sister of silversmiths Gustaf Andreas Stafhell d.y. (1725-1772) and Andreas Stafhell (1730-1794) and the cousin of artist Ulrika Pasch (1735-1796). She married the spice merchant Jean Meijer in 1744 and in 1759 the goldsmith Petter Åkerman (1723-1792). [2] [3]

She produced engravings by method of Chalcography. Among her work were engravings of a copy of Martin Desjardinsafter a version of Gerard Edelinck and Hyacinthe Rigaud. Several of her work depict biblical scenes. She was active in her profession her entire life: after her death, her own studio is listed among her possessions.

She is represented at the collection of engravings at the Nationalmuseum.

References

  1. ^ "Margareta Stafhell-Åkerman". Nationalmuseum. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "Gustaf Andreas Stafhell d.y." Lexikonett amanda. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
  3. ^ "Petter Åkerman". Nationmuseum. Retrieved December 1, 2018.

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