Valtioneuvoksetar Alice von Haartmanin muotokuva

About this work

A woman in a pale yellow dress sits on a chair, holding a fan in one hand. Her dress has a high neckline and puffy sleeves, and she wears a fur shawl over her shoulders. The background is dark with a few vague shapes, like a vase and some flowers, but they’re blurry. Her face is calm, and she rests her chin lightly on her fingers. The brushstrokes on her dress are thick and textured, almost like you could feel the fabric. The contrast between the bright yellow and the dark background makes her stand out. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.