1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of the Artist's Wife Ellan Edelfelt is a 1898 oil by Albert Edelfelt, a Impressionism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This portrait features a woman with dark hair, styled in an updo, and wearing a black coat with a fur collar. The background is a muted brown wall with vertical stripes. The woman's gaze is directed to the right, and her expression is neutral. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with the dark colors and simple background contributing to this atmosphere. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the subject. For more on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (21 July 1854 – 18 August 1905) was a Finnish painter noted for his naturalistic style and Realist approach to art.
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