Artwork

Emilie Mussin-Pushkin

Emilie Mussin-Pushkin, by Johan Erik Lindh
Emilie Mussin-Pushkin, by Johan Erik Lindh

Emilie Mussin-Pushkin is a drawing by Johan Erik Lindh. It is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Emilie Mussin-Pushkin' is a portrait of a woman seated at a small desk, surrounded by a few personal objects.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in a light dress with lace trim, resting her hand on a piece of paper, with a small statue and a red box behind her, suggesting a quiet, introspective moment.

Technique & Style

The artist employed stippling, a technique using small dots to create texture and shading, notably in the lace trim of the subject's dress, achieving a detailed representation through tiny marks.

Artist & collection

Artist

Johan Erik Lindh

Johan Erik Lindh filled small sheets with soft pencil portraits of Finnish families in the early 1800s.

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