Artwork
In a Garden
In a Garden is a print by Ellen Thesleff. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
In a Garden is a 1925 print by Ellen Thesleff, a Finnish artist known for her expressionist works. The print is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two robed figures in a garden, one holding a round object and the other gesturing towards a distant building. The scene is dreamy and ambiguous, with blurred faces and indistinct background.
Technique & Style
Thesleff's use of soft, muted colors and loose, expressive lines creates a sense of intimacy and informality. The jagged tree branches and blurred figures contribute to the print's unfinished, ethereal quality.
History & Provenance
Ellen Thesleff was born in Helsinki in 1869 and trained at the Finnish Art Society Drawing School and Académie Colarossi in Paris. Her work is characterized by its expressive and often dreamlike qualities.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ellen Thesleff (5 October 1869 – 12 January 1954) was a Finnish expressionist painter, regarded as one of the leading Finnish modernist painters.
