1889
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Mrs. Michaela Pooleyn (o.s. Krohn) muotokuva is a 1889 unspecified by Albert Edelfelt, a Realism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This portrait painting features a woman in a dark green dress with a white lace collar, her hair pulled back into a low bun. The subject's gaze is directed to the left, and she wears a red brooch at her waist. The background of the painting is a muted blue-green color, which provides a subtle contrast to the subject's attire. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Edelfelt, Albert.
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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