Who painted Study for The Convalescent?

Study for The Convalescent was painted by Jenny Nyström in 1890.

Where can I see Study for The Convalescent?

Study for The Convalescent is held by Nationalmuseum.

What movement is Study for The Convalescent?

Study for The Convalescent is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Study for The Convalescent

Jenny Nyström , 1890

Study for The Convalescent is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jenny Nyström. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Study for The Convalescent is a 1890 painting by Swedish artist Jenny Nyström, held in the Nationalmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a calm woman with dark hair, wearing a white shirt and black scarf, set against a light grey background. Her face is turned to the right, with her hair pulled back to reveal her forehead and eyebrows.

Technique & Style

Nyström employed soft brushstrokes to convey gentleness and utilized chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension through strong light and dark contrasts, characteristic of her post-impressionist style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jenny Nyström

Jenny Eugenia Nyström (13 or 15 June 1854 in Kalmar, Sweden – 17 January 1946 in Stockholm) was a painter and illustrator mainly known as the creator of the Swedish image of the jultomte on Christmas cards and magazine…