Alvar Cawén

Alvar Cawén painted scenes of everyday Finnish life in the early 1900s. His brush captured quiet moments at home and familiar faces, like *Poikaa pestään* (a child being washed) or *Toipilas* (a person recovering). You’ll find his work in small corners of 1920s Finland, where he focused on people and their surroundings. Next, tap into *Naisen muotokuva* to see how he framed personal portraits in soft colors.