Who painted Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral)?

Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral) was painted by Albert Edelfelt in 1890.

Where can I see Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral)?

Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral) is held by Finnish National Gallery.

What movement is Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral)?

Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral)

Albert Edelfelt , 1890

Conveying the Child's Coffin (A Child's Funeral) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Albert Edelfelt. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

The painting is called Conveying the Child's Coffin, also known as A Child's Funeral, by Albert Edelfelt.

It was completed in 1879 using oil paint. This painting is notable for being a work by a Finnish painter, which might provide insight into the art of that region.

You can learn more about the artist's style by looking up Albert Edelfelt.

Overview

Conveying the Child's Coffin, also known as A Child's Funeral, is a painting by Albert Edelfelt, completed in 1879 using oil paint.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a somber scene: a coffin being transported by rowing boat on a sunny late summer morning off the coast of Haiko, near Porvoo, Finland. The boat carries several mourners, including peasant women, men, and a girl.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held at Ateneum in Helsinki, Finland.