Artwork
Taiteilijan vaimon muotokuvapää, harjoitelma maalausta varten
Taiteilijan vaimon muotokuvapää, harjoitelma maalausta varten 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
This work, created around 1889 by Albert Edelfelt, is a preparatory study for a painting. It is a sketch of a woman's head and shoulders.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is likely the artist's wife, depicted with her hair pulled back and a calm demeanor. The steady gaze and gentle expression convey a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
The sketch is characterized by loose, quick lines and a focus on capturing the subject's facial features. The artist employed a restrained approach, leaving areas like the background largely unmarked to emphasize the face.
Context
As a study for a painting, this sketch demonstrates the artist's process of exploring and refining his representation of 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.
