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Kampaava nainen, by Joseph Alanen, unspecified

Kampaava nainen

Joseph Alanen

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kampaava nainen is an unspecified by Joseph Alanen, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Joseph Alanen
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman wrapped in a dark shawl, her face half-lit by a bright orange scarf. The background is dark and blurry, making her stand out. Her expression looks tired or worried, with a slight frown and a hand resting on her chin. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the painting a textured, almost sketchy feel. The light on her scarf contrasts sharply with the shadows around her face. Look up *impasto* next to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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