1913
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
Sisaren muotokuva (Helmi) is a 1913 by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, held at Järvenpää Art Museum.
This painting shows a young person with light hair tied back, looking down and to the side. Their face is softly lit, with warm tones on the cheek and shadow under the chin. The dark background makes the light skin and hair stand out more. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on the hair and clothing, giving a gentle, sketchy feel. The artist focused on the play of light and shadow on the face. Look up sfumato to see how artists blend edges 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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