Täti

About this work

This painting shows an older person with pale skin and deep wrinkles, resting their chin on their hand. Their hair is dark and pulled back, and they wear a dark, simple dress. The background is plain and warm, with a faded paper corner showing letters and numbers. The person’s face is lit from the side, making shadows on one cheek. This lighting style is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about strong contrasts between light and dark. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.