Still Life on a Lady’s Worktable by Ferdinand von Wright
Description: "Still Life on a Lady’s Worktable," painted by Ferdinand von Wright in 1866, is a delicate depiction of a collection of personal objects arranged on a table. The composition includes various items, such as a sewing kit, a book, a vase of flowers, and other trinkets, reflecting the intimate space of a woman's daily life in the 19th century. Von Wright's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture textures and light give the scene a sense of realism and warmth. This still life demonstrates his skill in rendering intricate compositions, which was influenced by his early studies in natural history illustration, where precision and observation were paramount.
Ferdinand von Wright was a Finnish-Swedish painter born in 1822 in Haminalahti, Finland. Coming from a family of artists, he was primarily self-taught but also trained under his older brother Magnus von Wright. Ferdinand developed a keen interest in ornithology and natural history, which is evident in his detailed wildlife paintings and still lifes. Although best known for his depictions of birds, he also produced landscapes and genre scenes, often infused with a sense of naturalism and precision. His work was influenced by Romanticism and the Nordic realist tradition, and he was a key figure in the development of Finnish art in the 19th century.
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Location and Date Created: Finland, 1866.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Still Life on a Lady’s Worktable by Ferdinand von Wright.
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Artwork Style: Realism.
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Subject/Topic: A still life depicting personal items on a lady's worktable, reflecting daily life in the 19th century.