1889
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Asetelma is a 1889 unspecified by Albert Edelfelt, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a pair of old guns laid across a red cushion. Behind them sits a wooden horse saddle with a brass horn. The dark background makes the red fabric stand out, and the metal parts of the guns catch the light. The guns look worn, with a white cloth wrapped around one barrel. The saddle’s leather is faded but still detailed. The artist used shadows to make the objects feel solid and real. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings.
Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (21 July 1854 – 18 August 1905) was a Finnish painter noted for his naturalistic style and Realist approach to art.
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