Sorrow, Variation Of The Illustration For The Poem At The Fair Of Vernamo 1894

"Sorrow, Variation Of The Illustration For The Poem At The Fair Of Vernamo" (1894) by Albert Edelfelt depicts a poignant scene of a young woman, her face hidden in her hands, being comforted by a man sitting beside her. The setting appears to be a rural landscape, with a backdrop of birch trees and a distant view of a lake. This realistic depiction of human emotion and the quiet beauty of nature is characteristic of Edelfelt's work, which often explored themes of rural life and the power of human connection. The artwork's title suggests a connection to a poem, highlighting the importance of storytelling and the interplay between visual and literary art.