Old Grandmother
1836
Eva Bonnier didn't just paint this elderly woman; she practically sculpted her face out of thick, buttery paint. The subject's round spectacles and that fabulous blue hat with white feathery trim give her a serious sense of style, proving that fashion has no age limit. Signed in November 1886, this portrait is a fantastic example of Swedish realism. Bonnier, a prominent painter and philanthropist, used bold, rough brushstrokes here to capture a whole personality better than a photograph ever could.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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