Säveltäjä Leevi Madetoja

About this work

This painting shows an older man in a dark coat and hat, holding a wooden cane. His face is serious, with a light beard and a slight frown. Behind him, a wall with faded, patterned wallpaper looks worn. The artist used shadows and light to make the man’s face stand out sharply against the dim background. This is a common way to draw attention to the person in a portrait. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works in other paintings.