Artwork
Nuori nainen sivulta nähtynä
Nuori nainen sivulta nähtynä is a drawing by Albert Edelfelt. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Nuori nainen sivulta nähtynä is a pastel drawing created by Albert Edelfelt around 1889.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a young woman in profile, gazing straight ahead with a calm expression. Her gentle profile and soft features are rendered in a delicate manner.
Technique & Style
Edelfelt employed pastels on paper to achieve a subtle, delicate effect. The work is now mounted on cardboard.
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.
