Margareta Stafhell
Margareta Stafhell, also called Staffhell, Stafell and Staffhell-Åkerman,, was a Swedish Chalcography artist.Biography
Margareta Stafhell was the daughter of the silversmith Gustaf Stafhell and Catharina Olofsdotter Beckman. She was the sister of silversmiths Gustaf Andreas Stafhell d.y. and Andreas Stafhell and the cousin of artist Ulrika Pasch. She married the spice merchant Jean Meijer in 1744 and in 1759 the goldsmith Petter Åkerman.
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.
