Artwork
Kaarina Antintytär
Kaarina Antintytär is a photography by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Järvenpää Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Kaarina Antintytär is a painting by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, created around 1913. It depicts a serene scene of a girl holding a rabbit.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a girl, possibly named Kaarina, who is shown cradling a white rabbit. The identity of the girl is not certain, despite her name being signed in the top corner of the work.
Technique & Style
The painting features loose and warm brushstrokes, with a predominantly earthy color palette that includes reds and browns in the background. The rabbit is rendered in a lifelike manner, conveying a sense of softness and realism.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
