1889
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
August Strengin muotokuva is a 1889 unspecified by Albert Edelfelt, a Realism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This is a portrait of a man in a dark suit and bow tie. His hair is gray and wavy, combed back neatly. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face. The man’s expression is serious, with a slight frown. The artist used soft brushstrokes to show the folds in his shirt and the texture of his hair. His face is lit from the side, making shadows on one cheek. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
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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