Einar Reuter III 1919 - 1920

Helene Schjerfbeck's 1919-1920 portrait "Einar Reuter III" is a striking example of her later style, characterized by simplified forms and a focus on the human face. The painting depicts Einar Reuter, a prominent Finnish art critic and museum director, with a strong yet contemplative gaze, his features rendered in muted colors and expressive brushstrokes. The portrait's simplicity and emotional weight capture Schjerfbeck's ability to convey both the physical presence and inner world of her subjects.