Ennen metsästystä
1880
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
1880
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Ennen metsästystä is a 1880 unspecified by Adolf von Becker, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows an older man sitting in a dim room. He’s wearing a fur hat, a heavy coat, and boots. One hand holds a pipe, the other rests on a rifle leaning against his chair. On the floor near his feet is a dead duck. The walls are dark, and a small stool sits beside him. The lighting focuses on his face, making it stand out against the shadows. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it uses strong contrasts to create depth. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro to see how other artists used it.
