Henning Söderhjelm is a 1910 by Eero Järnefelt, held at Järvenpää Art Museum.
This painting shows a serious-looking boy in a dark coat with a white collar. His hair is short and neatly combed, and he’s resting one hand on his other arm. The background is a plain, warm yellow-brown color that makes his face stand out. The artist used soft brushstrokes to blend light and shadow, especially on his face and coat. This creates a gentle glow around his features. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works in other paintings.
Erik "Eero" Nikolai Järnefelt was a Finnish painter and art professor. He is best known for his portraits and landscapes of the area around Koli National Park, in the North Karelia region of Finland. He was a medal…
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