Artwork
Kaksi naista
Kaksi naista is an unspecified painting by Antti Favén. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Kaksi naista' depicts two women standing together, distinguished by their contrasting attire and expressions.
Subject & Meaning
One woman wears a dark coat with a serious expression, while the other, in a patterned jacket with a fur collar, smiles and has her arm around the first woman's waist, suggesting a close relationship.
Technique & Style
Loose brushstrokes, particularly on the faces and clothing, give the painting a soft, sketchy appearance, while the dark background emphasizes the figures.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antti Favén kept a tiny studio above a Helsinki bakery, where the smell of fresh rye bread mixed with turpentine.
