Maailmalle

About this work

This painting shows two women in a dim room. One stands in a long black dress, adjusting her collar, while the other sits in a chair, holding a book. A small table holds a teapot and cup. The walls are plain, and light comes through a window behind them. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, giving the scene a textured look. The artist used bold shadows and light to shape the figures. Look up impasto next to see how thick paint creates this kind of texture.