1889
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Luonnos kenraaliadjutantti, kreivi Adolf Aminoffin muotokuvaan is a 1889 unspecified by Albert Edelfelt, a Realism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man in a dark military uniform with gold trim and red-and-white stripes on the shoulders. His white hair is neatly combed, and he wears a stern expression. One hand rests on a sword hilt, while the other holds a folded object, possibly a glove or hat. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a rough, textured look. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost see the strokes. Next, look up technique: impasto to see how artists use thick paint layers.
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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