Michael Dahl
Michael Dahl (* around 1659 in Stockholm , † 1743 in London ) was a Swedish portrait painter and court painter who was in British service for a long time.
Dahl received his training in his hometown in the large painting workshop of David Klöcker Ehrenstrahl . In 1678 he followed an English merchant to London, but shortly afterwards he went on a long study trip to Paris . Dahl later worked in London for several years, where he returned in 1682. He quickly developed into one of the most successful challengers for the German-born Godfrey Kneller , who was the most popular painter in English court circles at this time. From 1685 to 1689 Dahl undertook another study trip to Italy. In 1687 in Rome he painted a portrait of Queen Christina of Sweden, who lived there . In England, Dahl created several commissioned works for the Dukes of Somerset and for Queen Anne and her husband.
In England, Dahl's paintings can be seen in the National Portrait Gallery and in Sweden there is a portrait of Charles XII. at Gripsholm Castle .
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| SURNAME | Dahl, Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish portrait and court painter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1659 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stockholm |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1743 |
| Place of death | London |