Lapsi ja nuori tyttö, muotokuvaluonnos
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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 two children sitting close together outdoors. The child on the left has light hair and is wearing a loose, pale dress, while the one on the right has darker hair tied back and is dressed in a red and white outfit. Their faces are turned toward each other, and the background is a soft, dark landscape with faint hills. The way the light hits their faces and clothes makes them stand out against the darker sky. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to blend the colors, especially on the fabrics. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works in other paintings.
