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Työläinen

Alvar Cawén

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

Työläinen is an unspecified by Alvar Cawén, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Alvar Cawén
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a person sitting with their hands resting on their knees. The face is blurred, and the colors are mostly muted—gray shirt, brownish hands, and a dark background. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving it a rough, unfinished look. The painting feels more like a sketch than a polished portrait. The artist didn’t smooth out the details, which makes it feel raw and direct. Want to see more by this artist? Look up Cawén, Alvar.