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Francesca, by Väinö Blomstedt, tempera, 1899

Francesca

Väinö Blomstedt

1899

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Francesca is a 1899 tempera by Väinö Blomstedt, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Väinö Blomstedt
When & what style?
1899 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting features a woman with long, reddish-brown hair, adorned with a string of pearls that wraps around her head. She is dressed in a dark top layered under a brown robe and holds a white flower up to her nose. The background is a serene landscape with trees, a body of water, and a distant building, all set against a blue sky with clouds. The woman's gaze is directed downward, and her posture suggests a contemplative mood. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet reflection. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Väinö Blomstedt.

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