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Tamec, kenkä kädessä, by Maria Wiik, unspecified

Tamec, kenkä kädessä

Maria Wiik

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Tamec, kenkä kädessä is an unspecified by Maria Wiik, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Maria Wiik
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a young child with blonde hair, wearing a red hat and a white shirt. The child is holding a shoe in their hand, and their face is blurred. The background of the painting is a mix of blue and gray colors. The child's facial expression is neutral, and their eyes are cast downward. The overall mood of the painting is somber, with muted colors dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured appearance. The painting's style is reminiscent of traditional portraiture, with a focus on capturing the subject's likeness. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.

About the artist

Portrait of Maria Wiik
Artist

Maria Wiik

Maria Catharina Wiik (3 August 1853 – 19 June 1928) was a Finnish painter. She worked principally with still life, genre images, landscape paintings and portraits.

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