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Mother of the Artist, by Magnus Enckell, oil, 1904

Mother of the Artist

Magnus Enckell

1904

oil

canvas

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Mother of the Artist is a 1904 oil by Magnus Enckell, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Magnus Enckell
When & what style?
1904
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a black dress and a black headband. Her hair is grey and her eyes are blue. She is looking directly at the viewer. The background is a light-colored wall with a dark-colored piece of furniture behind her. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of the artist, Magnus Enckell.

About the artist

Portrait of Magnus Enckell
Artist

Magnus Enckell

Knut Magnus Enckell (9 November 1870 – 27 November 1925) was a Finnish symbolist painter.

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