Lempi (Kuorsalosta)
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a girl with light hair tied back, wearing a bright red dress. Her face is calm, and she sits slightly turned, holding something small in her hands. The background is blurry with green and blue strokes, like a garden or forest. The red dress stands out sharply against the soft, smudged colors around her. The brushstrokes are thick in places, especially on her clothing, giving it texture. Look up *impasto* to see how artists use thick paint like this.
