Artwork
Emilie Mussin-Pushkin

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


















