The artwork, titled “Portrait,” was created by Finnish artist Tove Jansson in 1936. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the genre of portraiture.
The artwork features a young woman seated with a serene yet contemplative expression. She is depicted wearing a vibrant, multi-colored outfit which includes a yellowish-brown jacket and a red patterned scarf. Her hands rest calmly on her lap, and she sits in a room that is softly illuminated. Behind her, a range of garments is visible, hanging neatly on a rack against a cool-toned blue background. A bowl rests on a table to her right, adding a domestic touch to the setting. The brushstrokes and color palette reflect the influence of Post-Impressionism, focusing on the interplay of light and color to convey depth and emotion. The artist’s signature, “Tove 36,” is visible in the lower right corner.
