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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Omakuva paletti kädessä is an unspecified by Ferdinand von Wright, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man in a dark brown coat and light blue necktie, holding a wooden palette and brushes in his right hand. His left hand rests on a cane, and he stands against a plain, dark background. The colors are muted, with warm browns and cool blues standing out. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on the palette and cane, giving a sketchy feel. His face is painted with soft shadows under the cheekbones. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits.
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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