Artwork
Omakuva
Omakuva is an unspecified painting by Eric O. W. Ehrström. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Omakuva is a painting that depicts a person gazing at their reflection in a mirror. The work is executed in tempera on canvas, a traditional medium.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the painting is a self-portrait, with the artist representing themselves in a straightforward manner. The plain background and simple color palette focus attention on the figure.
Technique & Style
The artist employed tempera on canvas, an established technique. The painting's style is characterized by its simplicity and lack of elaborate detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eric O. W. Ehrström spent years on his hands and knees, squinting at stained-glass windows under scaffolding. He didn’t just snap photos—he climbed into the frames, capturing the way light turns red into honey and blue…
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