Vanhus, akatemiamalli
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From the collection of Gallen-Kallela Museum
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From the collection of Gallen-Kallela Museum
This painting shows a bare-chested man with a beard, standing sideways in a dim room. His right hand rests on his chin, and he looks down. The background has a window with a curtain, and the walls are plain with a hint of greenish light. Brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the skin and clothes a rough texture. The painting feels unfinished, like a quick sketch rather than a polished work. The artist didn’t smooth out the strokes—you can see where the paint was applied thickly. If you like this style, look up impasto.
