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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Nelikymmenvuotias is an unspecified by Helene Schjerfbeck, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a face turned slightly away, with short dark hair and a pale, smooth skin tone. The background is a soft, light blue-green, while the neck and shoulder are a muted pink. The brushstrokes are loose and uneven, especially around the face and hair, giving it a rough, unfinished look. The eyes are dark and shadowy, almost blending into the face, while the mouth is small and slightly open. The painting feels quick and sketchy, like it was done in a hurry or with quick, confident strokes. This style reminds you of impasto, where paint is laid thickly on the canvas.
Helena Sofia (Helene) Schjerfbeck (pronounced ; July 10, 1862 – January 23, 1946) was a Finnish modernist painter known for her realist works and self-portraits, and also for her landscapes and still lifes.
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