Helena (Helene) Sofia Schjerfbeck (July 10, 1862 – January 23, 1946) was a Finnish modernist painter known for her realist works and self-portraits, and also for her landscapes and still lifes. Throughout her long life her work changed dramatically, beginning with French-influenced realism and plein air painting. It gradually evolved towards portraits and still life paintings. At the beginning of her career she often produced historical paintings.
Schjerbeck's birthday, July 10, is Finland's national day for the painted arts.
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| Girl Against a Green Background |
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