Helene Schjerfbeck

1862–1946 · Realism & Academic

Biography

Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) was one of Finland's greatest painters. Starting in a naturalistic style, she developed an increasingly simplified, modern manner, and is famous for her long series of searching self-portraits.

Paintings in this gallery (1)

The Convalescent

Helene Schjerfbeck · 1888

Famous works elsewhere

Self-Portrait with Black Background 1915
Wounded Warrior in the Snow 1880
Girl with Blonde Hair 1916
Self-Portrait en face I 1945
Madonna de la Charité, after El Greco 1941
Einar Reuter III 1920