Silittäjä, harjoitelma teokseen Pesijättäriä

Silittäjä, harjoitelma teokseen Pesijättäriä

Albert Edelfelt

1889

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

About this work

A woman stands at a low table, pressing something with both hands. The room is dim, lit only by a small window behind her. Laundry hangs on a line to her right, and a curtain frames the window on the left. The walls are plain, and the floor looks worn. The painting uses soft, blended brushstrokes to show light and shadow. The colors are muted—mostly browns, grays, and faded whites. Check out *impasto* to see how thick paint can change a painting’s texture.

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