Abandoned ; Orphan
1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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Artist
Albert Gebhard
Albert Gebhard (1869–1937) was an artist, born in Toholampi.
See the richer artist page1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Abandoned ; Orphan is a 1898 oil by Albert Gebhard, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Sleep, held at Finnish National Gallery.
In the painting, a young girl is lying on a wooden floor, her head resting on a white pillow. She's wearing a white shirt and dark pants, and her left arm is bent, with her hand near her face. A small basket is placed near her feet. The girl appears to be sleeping, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is somber. The use of dark colors and the girl's pose convey a sense of sadness or abandonment. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Albert Gebhard (1869–1937) was an artist, born in Toholampi.
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