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Neiti Maria Emilia Thunbergin muotokuva, by Erik Johan Löfgren, unspecified

Neiti Maria Emilia Thunbergin muotokuva

Erik Johan Löfgren

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Neiti Maria Emilia Thunbergin muotokuva is an unspecified by Erik Johan Löfgren, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Erik Johan Löfgren
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting features a young woman in a white dress, standing in front of a cloudy sky. She has dark hair pulled back and is wearing a white, off-the-shoulder dress with a full skirt. The woman is holding a small pink flower in her right hand, and her left arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her hip. A small, colorful palette is visible in the top-left corner of the image. The painting's style is reminiscent of traditional portraiture, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories. The use of color is muted, with a focus on earth tones and soft pastels. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Löfgren, Erik Johan.

About the artist

Artist

Erik Johan Löfgren

Erik Johan Löfgren painted quiet portraits of mid-1800s Finland. His brush captured Magnus von Wright, a Finnish naturalist, H. Rosenberg in his admiral’s coat, and Robert von Trapp in sober official dress. Another…

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