1913
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Heränneitä is a 1913 unspecified by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, held at Finnish National Gallery.
Five women in dark, long dresses and headscarves sit in a dim room. Their faces are serious or tired, except one woman laughing with her hand near her mouth. A shelf behind them holds books, and a window lets in a little light. The floor looks old, with a few scattered objects. The artist painted their clothes and skin with soft shadows, making some faces glow slightly. This trick is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s how light and dark create depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Wendla Irene Soldan-Brofeldt, known as Venny (2 November 1863, Helsinki – 10 October 1945, Lohja) was a Finnish painter, illustrator, graphic artist, wood sculptor and jewelry designer.
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