Papukaijaa ruokkiva nainen, kopio Arnold Boonenin mukaan

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Papukaijaa ruokkiva nainen, kopio Arnold Boonenin mukaan is an unspecified by Ida Silfverberg, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Ida Silfverberg
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a dark, simple room, holding a small green bird on her hand. She’s dressed in a brown dress with a white collar and a green sash, looking down at the bird gently. Behind her, a dark curtain or cloth covers the wall, and there’s a small table with a glass object on it. The bird looks calm, almost like it’s being fed. The lighting focuses on her face and hands, making them stand out against the dark background. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.