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Vanha mies profiilissa, luonnos teokseen Sadun prinsessa is held by Finnish National Gallery.

Artwork

Vanha mies profiilissa, luonnos teokseen Sadun prinsessa

Torsten Wasastjerna , 1903

Vanha mies profiilissa, luonnos teokseen Sadun prinsessa is an unspecified painting by Torsten Wasastjerna. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Torsten Wasastjerna’s work titled *Vanha mies profiilissa, luonnos teokseen Sadun prinsessa* dates from around 1903. It is a painted portrait that captures an elderly male figure in profile, rendered with a focus on light and shadow.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on an older man whose head is turned slightly away from the viewer. His thick white hair and beard are illuminated, drawing attention to his facial features, while the surrounding darkness suggests introspection or the passage of time.

Technique & Style

Wasastjerna employs a pronounced chiaroscuro effect, contrasting bright, warm tones on the face with a deep, nearly black background. Loose brushwork is evident in the rendering of hair and clothing, giving the surface a spontaneous, sketch‑like quality.

History & Provenance

Created in the early twentieth century, the piece reflects Wasastjerna’s interest in portraiture during this period. Specific details about its ownership history are not recorded in the available sources.