Maggie Gripenberg
1913
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
1913
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
This painting shows a woman with her face turned slightly away. She’s wearing a dark dress with a white collar and red trim, and her hair is pulled back. Behind her is a green wall with a curtain or fabric that has orange and white dots. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on her face and the background. The painting’s loose, visible brushwork makes the colors pop—like the green wall and her dark dress. The artist didn’t smooth everything out, which gives it a lively feel. Look up impasto to see how thick paint like this changes a painting’s look.
