Queen Blanche
Albert Edelfelt · 1877
Why it's great
The medieval Queen Blanche of Namur sits in quiet thought in a castle courtyard in the 1300s, with her young son. Albert Edelfelt, a famous Finnish painter, painted her with great emotion. It's a gentle history painting. It helped make him famous.
Where to see it
📍 AteneumHelsinki, Finland
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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.
