Artwork
Malli
Malli is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Henri Edmond Cross. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Malli is a portrait painting by Henri Edmond Cross, created around 1893.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated on a chair, adjusting her shoe. She wears a simple, light-colored dress and has one foot bare, resting on the floor. The scene is set against a bright, blurred background suggesting sunlight filtering through a window.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes and bold, unblended colors, including blue, yellow, and green. This technique, known as impasto, gives the painting a textured appearance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri-Edmond Cross (French:; 20 May 1856 – 16 May 1910), born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix (), was a French painter and printmaker.
