Pasteur's portrait by Edelfelt
Albert Edelfelt · 1885
Why it's great
The scientist Louis Pasteur sits in his laboratory, with a flask in his hand, looking thoughtfully. Albert Edelfelt, a Finnish painter, painted him at the moment of his triumph, after the rabies vaccine. It's a famous portrait of a great scientist. It reminds us how much we owe to science.
Where to see it
📍 Musée d'OrsayParis, France
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Albert Edelfelt was born in Finland to a Swedish family and studied in Antwerp and Paris. He painted portraits, scenes of Finnish life, and historical subjects. He was one of the most famous Finnish painters. He died in Finland in 1905.
