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Quick Facts
- Color intensity:
- balanced
- monochromatic
- Best occasions:
- accent
- statement
- Gift suitability:
- other-none
- wedding
- Movements: realism
- Also known as: Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt
- Works on APS: 155
- Creative periods: mature period
- Mediums: acrylic on canvas
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Top-ranked work: The Artist's Son Erik in his Pram
- Born: 1854, Porvoo, Finland
- More…
- Top 3 works:
- The Artist's Son Erik in his Pram
- Kaukola Ridge at Sunset
- Jean-Baptiste Pasteur
- Emotional tone: calm
- Museums on APS:
- Ateneum Art Museum
- Ateneum Art Museum
- Ateneum Art Museum
- Ateneum Art Museum
- Ateneum Art Museum
- Room fit: living room
- Nationality: Finland
- Vibe:
- serene
- elegant
- Typical colors:
- earthy
- neutrals
- Lifespan: 51 years
- Died: 1905
- Art period: 19th Century
Art Quiz
There is only one correct answer for each question.
Question 1:
Where was Albert Edelfelt born?
Question 2:
Which art academy did Edelfelt attend in Antwerp?
Question 3:
For what achievement did Edelfelt receive the Legion of Honor?
Question 4:
Which movement is Albert Edelfelt most associated with?
Question 5:
What museum houses a significant collection of Edelfelt's works?
early life and education
albert gustaf aristides edelfelt, a renowned finnish painter, was born on july 21, 1854, in porvoo, finland. his parents, carl albert edelfelt and alexandra edelfelt (née brandt), were swedish-speaking finns. edelfelt's early life was marked by an innate passion for art, which led him to pursue formal studies at the drawing school of the finnish art society in 1869.artistic journey
edelfelt's artistic journey took him to various esteemed institutions, including:- antwerp academy of art (1873-74), where he honed his skills in history painting.
- école nationale des beaux-arts in paris (1874-78), under the tutelage of jean-léon gérôme, further refining his craft.
- a brief stint at saint petersburg (1881-82) exposed him to diverse artistic influences.
rise to prominence and notable works
edelfelt's breakthrough came with a gold medal at the paris universal exposition of 1889. his notable works include:- portrait of louis pasteur, which earned him the legion of honour in 1886.
- young woman in her boudoir, showcasing his mastery of capturing the essence of femininity.
- under the birches, a poignant representation of finnish landscapes.
legacy and impact
as one of the first finnish artists to achieve international fame, edelfelt significantly contributed to the realist art movement in finland. his influence extended to younger finnish painters, such as akseli gallen-kallela and gunnar berndtson, whom he assisted in their breakthroughs in paris.museum collections and commemoration
edelfelt's works are featured in various museums, including the ateneumin taidemuseo in helsinki. his legacy was commemorated with a €100 albert edelfelt commemorative coin in 2004, celebrating his 150th birth anniversary. key artworks and museum collections: discover more:Related Articles
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