1890
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Ateljeetunnelma is a 1890 unspecified by Victor Westerholm, a Impressionism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows an older man in a dimly lit room, reading a newspaper with the words *"Helsingfors Dagblad"* on it. He wears a dark coat, a blue cap, and a pipe hangs from his mouth. Behind him, a half-finished statue stands on a shelf, along with a few old objects like a teapot and a lamp. The newspaper’s Danish name hints this might be set in Finland. The dark background and bright highlights on the man’s face create a strong contrast. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
Victor Axel Westerholm (4 January 1860 Turku – 19 November 1919 Turku) was a Finnish landscape painter, especially known for founding the Önningeby artists' colony.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
