Nuotankutojatar
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
A woman sits outdoors, holding a bundle of dried plants. She wears a simple white shirt, a dark blue skirt, and a brown shawl over her shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she rests her chin on her hand, looking off to the side. Behind her, a calm body of water stretches toward a distant shore. Notice how the light falls softly on her face, while her skirt and the plants stay in shadow. This contrast makes her look calm and thoughtful. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
