1889
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Omakuva 1600-luvun puvussa is a 1889 unspecified by Albert Edelfelt, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting depicts a self-portrait of a man dressed in 17th-century attire. The subject is shown from the shoulders up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. He has a mustache and wears a hat, a white collar, and a brown jacket. The painting is rendered in muted tones, with the subject's face and clothing detailed in varying shades of brown and white. The background is a solid, warm brown color. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about this technique and its application in art, explore the works of artists who have mastered chiaroscuro.
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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