Artwork
Rantatöyräällä (Annie Edelfelt koiran kanssa)
Rantatöyräällä (Annie Edelfelt koiran kanssa) 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
Albert Edelfelt's 'Rantatöyräällä (Annie Edelfelt koiran kanssa)' is a genre scene painted around 1889.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a woman, likely Annie Edelfelt, walking a dog in a wooded area. She wears a long white dress, dark coat, and a hat adorned with a red flower, holding an umbrella.
Technique & Style
The scene is characterized by muted colors, with browns, greens, and grays dominating. The use of chiaroscuro contributes to a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
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.
