Artwork
Pariisilaismalli aamutakki yllään
Pariisilaismalli aamutakki yllään 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
Pariisilaismalli aamutakki yllään is a drawing by Albert Edelfelt, created around 1889. The work is executed in pastels on paper, which is then mounted on fabric.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman wearing a morning coat, presented as the central figure. Her calm and serene facial expression is notable, while the detailed rendering of her coat contrasts with the plain background.
Technique & Style
Edelfelt employed a relatively straightforward technique, using pastels on paper to create the image. The simplicity of the background serves to emphasize the subject.
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.
