Maria Helena Rosina von Haartman
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This is a round portrait of a woman with light brown hair styled in soft curls. She’s wearing a dark dress with lace trim at the neckline and shoulders, and her gaze is calm but direct. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her face. The lace on her dress is delicate, with tiny patterns that catch the light. The way her face is lit—soft on her cheeks, darker under her chin—makes her skin look smooth. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
