Naisen muotokuva (Edla Blommér?) ; keskeneräinen

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a person’s head turned slightly to the side. The face is simple, with soft shadows under the nose and chin. The hair is pulled back, and the background is just a plain, light area. The brushstrokes are loose and warm, like quick sketches. The artist didn’t finish the painting—it looks like it was left mid-work. Check out chiaroscuro, the technique that uses strong light and shadow to shape faces.