Artwork

Taiteilija Magnus Enckellin muotokuva

Taiteilija Magnus Enckellin muotokuva, by Alfred William Finch, unspecified
Taiteilija Magnus Enckellin muotokuva, by Alfred William Finch, unspecified

Taiteilija Magnus Enckellin muotokuva is an unspecified painting by Alfred William Finch. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery. The painting is a portrait of a man, depicted in profile with his gaze directed downward.

About this work

Overview

The painting is a portrait of a man, depicted in profile with his gaze directed downward. He is dressed in dark attire with a white collar.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a man with short dark hair and a mustache. The focus on his face suggests the portrait aims to capture his character or personality.

Technique & Style

The painting features thick, textured brushwork, particularly in certain areas, achieved through the use of impasto. The background is executed with loose, quick brushstrokes in shades of yellow, green, and orange, creating a blurred effect that contrasts with the more defined facial features.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alfred William Finch

Artist

Alfred William Finch

Alfred William (Willy) Finch (1854 –1930) was a ceramist and painter in the pointillist and Neo-Impressionist style. Born in Brussels to British parents, he spent most of his creative life in Finland.