Tyttö kehdon ääressä

Tyttö kehdon ääressä

Karl Jansson

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

About this work

A girl in a red and brown dress sits on the floor, holding a baby in a wooden cradle. The room looks old, with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a spinning wheel nearby. A small dog lies on the ground in front of them, and clothes hang drying in the background. This painting shows everyday life in a simple home, with rough textures and warm, earthy colors. The artist used brushstrokes that feel almost rough, like the scene itself. Look up *impasto* to see how thick paint creates texture in art.

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