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Taiteilijan äitipuoli Mariana Juliana Lauréus poikineen, by Aleksander Lauréus, unspecified

Taiteilijan äitipuoli Mariana Juliana Lauréus poikineen

Aleksander Lauréus

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Taiteilijan äitipuoli Mariana Juliana Lauréus poikineen is an unspecified by Aleksander Lauréus, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Aleksander Lauréus
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

A woman in a light dress stands holding a baby on her lap, while a young boy looks on. The woman’s hair is pulled back, and she wears a simple necklace. The baby is dressed in a yellow outfit with red shoes, and the boy wears a dark green coat with a white shirt. Behind them, a dark, cloudy sky and some trees make up the background. The woman’s face has a soft, warm look, and the baby’s hand is reaching toward her. The boy’s expression is calm, almost curious. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

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