Saariston tyttö
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Saariston tyttö is an unspecified by Helene Schjerfbeck, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders from the chest up. Her skin is pale, almost white, with a soft pink headwrap. The background is dark, making her face stand out. The brushstrokes are loose, especially around her neck and collarbone. The artist left some details unfinished, like the shadow under her chin and the edges of her headwrap. This gives the painting a quiet, unfinished feel. Check out impasto to see how thick paint can change a painting’s texture.
