From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Alaston naismalli is a work by Gunnar Berndtson, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This drawing shows a reclining woman wrapped in a light blue cloth. Her legs are bent, one foot resting on the floor, and she holds a small bouquet of flowers. The background is soft and blurry, with a pale yellow floor and loose, flowing fabric around her. The artist used smooth, blended lines to create the curves of her body and the fabric’s folds. The flowers add a tiny touch of detail against the otherwise simple scene. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.
Gunnar Fredrik Berndtson (24 October 1854, Helsinki – 9 April 1895, Helsinki) was a painter from the Grand Duchy of Finland who was noted for his attention to realistic detail.
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