Elevenses 1884

"Elevenses" is a painting by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt, created in 1884. The painting depicts two women seated at a table, enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea. The women are dressed in fashionable attire, suggesting the upper class. The soft lighting and intimate setting create a sense of quiet and domesticity, capturing the social conventions of the time. The painting’s realistic style and attention to detail exemplify Edelfelt’s mastery of portraying everyday life.