Nils Henrik Pinellon muotokuva

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Nils Henrik Pinellon muotokuva is an unspecified by Fredrik Ahlstedt, a Realism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Fredrik Ahlstedt
When & what style?: Realism
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows an older man in a dark suit, sitting in a red armchair. He holds a small green book in his left hand while his right hand rests on his lap. His white hair and mustache stand out against the dark background, and he wears a white collar and bow tie. The red chair contrasts sharply with his dark clothing, making him stand out. The background is plain and dark, keeping focus on him. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-shadow contrast works.