Anton Ulrik Berndes

He specialised in producing portrait miniatures, but was also active as a graphic artist using other techniques, and is credited with introducing the mezzotint to Sweden.

His services were widely sought after; Berndes received commissions from members of the lower bourgeoisie as well as from the royal court.

[5] Stylistically, during a first period from the mid-1780s to 1794, he worked largely in the style of Peter Adolf Hall, employing "a certain rosy freshness".

[2][5] Following the return to Sweden of Niclas Lafrensen in 1791 and the appearance of Lorentz Svensson Sparrgren [sv], Berndes was to some extent outcompeted and had to change his style.

Following his return from Britain, Berndes adapted stylistically to new ideals, using less vivid colours and in general producing somewhat stricter portraits in the Empire style.