Old World Portraits
Portrait of Mrs. E. Gadolin-Lagervall
Magnus Enckell
This elegant 1901 portrait captures a moment of quiet intellect, featuring a woman in a luminous white gown against a deep blue backdrop.
Mrs. Esther Cederhvarf with Her Son
Magnus Enckell
1916 · Medium Not Listed
An intimate and tender portrait of a mother and son, rendered with vibrant, expressive brushwork.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with crisp neutral depth — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1916 by Finnish artist Magnus Enckell, this tender portrait captures Mrs. Esther Cederhvarf and her son in a moment of quiet focus as the boy reads. The work showcases Enckell's transition into a more colorful, post-impressionist style, with rich greens and warm earth tones applied in bold, confident strokes that create a lively, textured surface.
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