Artwork
Eukko pärekoreineen
Eukko pärekoreineen is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Albert Edelfelt. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Eukko pärekoreineen is a genre painting by Albert Edelfelt, created around 1889.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly figure with white hair seated outdoors, holding a handwoven basket. The subject is dressed in a dark garment with a light-colored shawl and is set against a backdrop of a grassy field, a red barn, and distant trees.
Technique & Style
The basket is rendered with attention to its handmade details, including visible stitches and a simple rope handle. Edelfelt's loose brushstrokes, particularly in the background, convey a sense of naturalness.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (21 July 1854 – 18 August 1905) was a Finnish painter noted for his naturalistic style and Realist approach to art.
