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Asetelma ompelupöydällä, by Ferdinand von Wright, unspecified

Asetelma ompelupöydällä

Ferdinand von Wright

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Asetelma ompelupöydällä is an unspecified by Ferdinand von Wright, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Ferdinand von Wright
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a small table with a bright red cloth. On it sits a vase of flowers—a pale pink rose and a white lily—alongside a stack of books and a brown leather case holding a pair of glasses and a ring. The dark background makes the colors pop. The books look old, with one spine labeled "Wright." The artist’s name is actually Ferdinand von Wright, and this painting is in Finland. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in paintings like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Ferdinand von Wright
Artist

Ferdinand von Wright

Ferdinand von Wright (19 March 1822, Haminalahti, near Kuopio - 31 July 1906, Kuopio) was a Finnish painter (belonging to Swedish-speaking population of Finland) - He is best known for his landscapes and animal…

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