Muotokuva äidistä tyttärensä kanssa
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows two women standing close together. The woman on the left wears a red dress with gold trim and holds a small round mirror. The girl on the right has light hair in curls and wears a white dress with lace. Both look calm and relaxed, with soft lighting on their faces. The woman’s dress has detailed embroidery near the neckline, and the mirror she holds reflects a tiny face. This might be a clue about who—or what—they’re showing off. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
