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Akseli Gallen-Kallela

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From the collection of Gallen-Kallela Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a white shirt and dark tie, standing in front of a large canvas. The background is dark and blurry, but you can make out some shapes that look like a room with a window or door. His face is serious, with a mustache and short hair. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting texture. The man appears to be posing for his own portrait, holding a painting tool in one hand. This suggests he might be an artist working on his craft. If you’re curious about artists who painted themselves, look up artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli.

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