Albert Edelfelt - Poet, Larin Paraske (1893)

 In the 1890s, Albert Edelfelt made three oil paintings and one watercolor of the Karelian oral poet Larin Paraske. In all these paintings, she is depicted as a modest peasant woman, wearing a traditional harakka hat on her head. Blessed with an extraordinary memory (she was often called the Finnish Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory), Paraske could recite more than 32,000 verses in the so-called Kalevala rhythm, which was passed down orally. over two millennia. (Sotheby's, London - Oil on canvas, 47 x 63 cm)

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The artwork Albert Edelfelt - Poet, Larin Paraske (1893) by famous painter is one of the finest examples of the classical painting tradition, standing out for its refinement in every detail and rich emotion.

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The dominant colors, such as earthy green, blue, and mellow yellow, intertwine with the natural light, bringing dimension and bringing the artwork to life.

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