Portrait of the Artist
Contemporary Realism
1897
51.0 x 38.0 cm
Ateneum Art Museum
Eero Järnefelt was a masterful portrait painter. Most of his portraits depict the leading figures of society, such as politicians and academics. He came to be regarded as the
eero järnefelt (1863 – 1937)
Eero Järnefelt (1863-1937) was a prominent Finnish painter known for his realistic portraits & stunning landscapes, especially of Koli National Park. A key figure in the Golden Age of Finnish Art, influencing symbolism and naturalism.
Ateneum Art Museum (Helsinki, Finland)
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About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of the Artist
- Artist: eero järnefelt
- Year: 1897
- Original dimensions: 51.0 x 38.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Ateneum Art Museum
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Corpus context: "koli n , rural life
- Main color: Espresso