Vilodagen

albertedelfelt

gouache

water colours

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

underpainting

pastel chalk drawing

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Vilodagen" is a painting by Finnish artist Albert Edelfelt, known for his realist depiction of everyday life. The painting showcases two men seated at a table, one eating a meal and the other quietly holding a pipe, creating a sense of tranquility. The soft natural light, filtering through a nearby window, illuminates the scene, highlighting the details of the men's clothing and expressions. Edelfelt masterfully captures the stillness of the moment, conveying a sense of contemplation and the quiet beauty of ordinary life.