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Alma Cecilia (Cely) Mechelin (1866-1950)

Bernhard Reinhold

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

Portrait

Dominant colour

Alma Cecilia (Cely) Mechelin (1866-1950) is a work by Bernhard Reinhold, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?: Bernhard Reinhold
Where can I see it?: Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a young girl with curly hair, wearing a red dress with black stripes and a white lace collar. She is sitting at a green table, with an open book in front of her. The book has a drawing on one page and blank pages on the other. The girl's right hand rests on the book, and she looks to her left. The background is dark, and the overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portrait, you might want to explore the works of Reinhold, Bernhard, who created this piece.