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Naisen muotokuva, by Arvid Liljelund, unspecified

Naisen muotokuva

Arvid Liljelund

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Naisen muotokuva is an unspecified by Arvid Liljelund, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Arvid Liljelund
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This portrait painting shows an older woman with dark hair, wearing a dark headscarf and a dark jacket with buttons. The background is a dark brown color. The woman's face is serious, with a neutral expression. Her eyes are cast downward, and her eyebrows are slightly furrowed. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, with the woman's face and clothing standing out against the dark background. This technique adds to the overall sense of seriousness and contemplation in the painting. You might want to look up more about the technique called chiaroscuro.

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