1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Costume Picture II is a 1909 oil by Helene Schjerfbeck, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a white dress. The background is dark, and the woman's face is blurred. The woman's posture suggests she might be waiting for something or someone. The dark background creates a sense of intimacy and focus on the woman. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Helene Schjerfbeck.
Helena Sofia (Helene) Schjerfbeck (pronounced ; July 10, 1862 – January 23, 1946) was a Finnish modernist painter known for her realist works and self-portraits, and also for her landscapes and still lifes.
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