Little Liisa 1879

"Little Liisa," painted in 1879 by Helene Schjerfbeck, is a portrait depicting a young girl with a contemplative expression. The painting's simplicity, achieved through the use of muted colors and a limited palette, highlights the subject's subtle features. The brushstrokes, while visible, create a sense of softness and intimacy, drawing the viewer in. This portrait showcases Schjerfbeck's early talent for capturing the nuances of human emotion, a hallmark of her later works.