Omakuva
1910
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1910
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a man’s face and shoulders, turned slightly to the side. His hair is short and dark, his mustache neat. He wears a dark coat over a light collar, and the background is a rough, faded green-gray. The brushstrokes are loose and uneven, almost like the paint was applied quickly. His expression is serious, with a direct gaze. Next, look up impasto to see how thick paint like this creates texture.
