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Morannal ja Oihonna

Anders Ekman

1854

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Morannal ja Oihonna is a 1854 unspecified by Anders Ekman, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Anders Ekman
When & what style?: 1854
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a man and a woman in a dark, mysterious setting. The man, dressed in a red robe and a crown, sits on a throne-like chair, holding a staff in his right hand. The woman, wearing a blue dress, stands beside him, her left hand raised to her face. The man's long white beard and hair suggest he is an older figure, possibly a king or a wise man. The woman's gesture, touching her face, may indicate she is deep in thought or contemplation. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Ekman, Anders.