Old World Portraits
The Artist Aukusti Uotila
Albert Edelfelt
A striking 19th-century portrait study by Albert Edelfelt, capturing a young artist in profile with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.
Portrait of the Author Karl A. Tavaststjerna
Albert Edelfelt
1885 · Paper, Pastel
This evocative pastel profile by Albert Edelfelt captures the contemplative likeness of Finnish writer Karl A. Tavaststjerna.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Olive green, Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1885, this pastel portrait by Finnish master Albert Edelfelt showcases a striking profile of the author Karl A. Tavaststjerna. The work utilizes an expressive, textured application of pastel to create a play of light across the subject's features against a deep, atmospheric background, reflecting Edelfelt's sophisticated approach to psychological realism.
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