Portrait of the Painters Bruno Liljefors and Alf Wallander
1886
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1886
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows two older men sitting close together. Their faces are wrinkled, and they look serious. One man has his hands clasped, while the other rests his head on his hand. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a textured look. The artist used loose, expressive strokes to show light and shadow. This style was common in Impressionism and Realism, where details were often painted quickly to capture a moment. If you like this style, look up impasto next.
