Kinkeripäivän aamuna
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
A woman in a red-and-black headscarf sits on a stool, holding an open book. A boy stands in front of her, facing her but looking away. The room is dim, with rough wooden walls and a small table holding a basket. The woman’s dress is dark, and the boy wears a simple coat and boots. The book she holds looks old, with thick pages. The light comes from the right, casting shadows on the floor and walls. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
