Figure Studies
The Costumes of the Lapponians
Pehr Hilleström
An evocative 19th-century genre scene by Pehr Hilleström illustrating the traditional life and attire of the Sámi people.
The Costume of Karelia
Pehr Hilleström
1800 · Oil Paint
A charming 19th-century genre painting by Pehr Hilleström capturing a domestic moment in a rustic Karelian interior.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1800 by the Swedish artist Pehr Hilleström, this work provides a detailed look at the traditional folk costumes of Karelia. Set within a simple log-walled interior, the scene depicts a family group engaged in daily life, highlighting the artist's interest in documenting local customs and attire with warmth and ethnographic precision.
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