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tuntematon tyttö

tekijä ei tiedossa

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

tuntematon tyttö is an unspecified by tekijä ei tiedossa, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: tekijä ei tiedossa
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman with pale skin and light hair tied up in a loose bun. She wears a soft pink dress with a blue sash over one shoulder, and her hands rest gently on her lap. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on her. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to create soft shadows on her face and clothes, giving it a quiet, polished look. The colors are muted but warm, especially the pink and red tones. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.