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Albert Edelfelt

From promising young painter to European celebrity, Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905) was Finland’s first cosmopolitan art icon. His work was admired by, among many others, Vincent van Gogh.

Nationalmuseum Sweden

This small painting by Edelfelt is a reminder of the central importance of hand-written letters and the writing desk in the bourgeois household. The glass inkwell on the table is open and the woman seems to be replying to a newly-opened letter, careful no…

Nationalmuseum Sweden
Nationalmuseum Sweden

Albert Edelfelt spent many summers at the country manor of Haiko, not far from Helsinki, where he combined work with family life, as is clearly demonstrated in this painting. With a few rapid brush strokes he conveys the gathering for a meal. Today, Edelf…

Nationalmuseum Sweden
Nationalmuseum Sweden
Nationalmuseum Sweden
Nationalmuseum Sweden
National Gallery of Denmark
Finnish National Gallery

technique: oil on canvas

Finnish National Gallery

technique: öljy puulle

Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery

technique: oil on canvas

Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery

technique: oil on canvas

Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery

technique: akvatinta, viivasyövytys

Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery

technique: tussi

Finnish National Gallery

technique: pastelli paperille, kiinnitetty kartongille

Finnish National Gallery
Finnish Heritage Agency
Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery

technique: oil on canvas

Finnish National Gallery

technique: öljy paperille, vuorattu kankaalla

Finnish National Gallery

technique: oil on canvas

Finnish National Gallery

technique: vesiväri

Finnish National Gallery

technique: öljy puulle

Finnish National Gallery

technique: oil on canvas

Finnish National Gallery
Finnish National Gallery