Artwork
Aamupäiväkahvi
Aamupäiväkahvi is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Albert Edelfelt. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Aamupäiväkahvi is a genre painting by Albert Edelfelt, created around 1889.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts two women enjoying coffee together, seated at a small table with cups, a plate, and a sugar bowl. One woman wears a dark dress with a white collar, while the other is dressed in a deep red coat, suggesting a quiet, intimate moment.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, visible brushstrokes and heavy layers of paint, particularly evident in the red coat and background, creating a textured effect.
History & Provenance
Aamupäiväkahvi is held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt was a Finnish painter noted for his naturalistic style and Realist approach to art.
Seppeleitä sitovia tyttöjä, harjoitelma
Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma
Frierens besøg
Trei femei jucând cărți
The Mother and Sister of the Artist
Sketch to the Painting "Conversation"
To damer sidder ved et vindue og syr
Two girls with a pitcher
Louis Pasteurin muotokuva, harjoitelma
To damer sidder ved et vindue og syr