Who painted Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma?

Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma was painted by Eero Järnefelt.

Where can I see Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma?

Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma is held by Järvenpää Art Museum.

Artwork

Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma

Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma is a photography by Eero Järnefelt. It is held in the collection of the Järvenpää Art Museum.

About this work

Overview

Sisarukset, Nelma ja Ilma is a painting depicting two figures at a wooden table.

Subject & Meaning

The work shows an adult with dark hair and a light-haired child seated together, the adult resting their head on their hand while the child gazes calmly ahead. A candle, plate, and other items are on the table.

Technique & Style

The painting features thick, visible brushstrokes and a textured surface, achieved through the impasto technique. The lighting emphasizes the faces, contrasting with the dim background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eero Järnefelt

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…