Atelier — Tasuta kohaletoimetamine üle maailma — Tarneaeg 2–6 nädalat
      Albert Edelfelt, 1854 – 1905

      Albert Edelfelt: The 100 Best-Known Paintings

      Of all Albert Edelfelt's paintings, Albert Edelfelt Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin is the most famous; it hangs in the Finnish National Gallery, Tallinn. Close behind come Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l (1886) and Divine Service in the Uusimaa Archipelago. Among the 432 works by Albert Edelfelt in our catalogue, these 100 are the most celebrated, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.

      Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktoober 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

      Portrait of Albert Edelfelt
      Albert Edelfelt · 1854 – 1905
      Born · died
      1854 – 1905, Porvoo
      Movement
      Realism
      Works in our catalogue
      432
      Most famous
      Albert Edelfelt Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin
      Most works at
      Finnish National Gallery

      Albert Edelfelt's 10 most celebrated paintings

      Albert Edelfelt

Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin by Albert Edelfelt
      1

      Albert Edelfelt Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin

      Õlimaal kangaruumil · Finnish National Gallery, Tallinn

      Albert Edelfelti maal "Külaline voodis" on rohkem kui pelgupilt; see on soe sümfoonia valgusest, värvist ja emotsioonist. 1854. aastal Porvoos sündinud kunstniku käsitöö jäädvustab lapseõue lihtsuse ja rahu, pakkudes vaatajale hetke, kus aeg seiskub ning südamed soojenevad. Maal kujutab Edelfelti poega Erikki voodis, ümbritsetuna pehmeid toonide maastikust, mis loob harmoonilise tasakaalu ja kutsub kaasa rahulikku vaatemõnu.

      Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l (1886) by Albert Edelfelt
      2

      Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l

      1886 · Oil On Canvas · Musée Pasteur, Pariis

      In the quiet, focused atmosphere of a late 19th-century laboratory, Albert Edelfelt captures a moment that transcends mere portraiture to become an icon of human intellect. Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire is not simply a depiction of a man at work; it is a profound meditation on the dawn of modern medicine. The painting presents the legendary chemist and biologist amidst the glass and shadows of his sanctuary, surrounded by…

      Divine Service in the Uusimaa Archipelago by Albert Edelfelt
      3

      Divine Service in the Uusimaa Archipelago

      Oil · Musée d'Orsay, Pariis

      In the quiet corners of the Finnish coast, where the sea meets the sky in a seamless embrace, lies the heart of Albert Edelfelt’s Divine Service in the Uusimaa Archipelago. This masterpiece, captured around 1890, is far more than a mere depiction of a religious gathering; it is a profound meditation on faith, community, and the enduring spirit of the Finnish landscape. As the viewer gazes upon the scene, they…

      Portrait of Madame Vallery-Radot (1888) by Albert Edelfelt
      4

      Portrait of Madame Vallery-Radot

      1888 · Acrylic On Canvas

      Albert Edelfelt’s “Portrait of Madame Vallery-Radot” (1888) is more than a simple depiction of a woman; it's a masterful study of quiet observation, social grace, and the subtle nuances of human emotion. Painted during a pivotal moment in Finnish art history – the rise of Realism alongside burgeoning Impressionist influences – this work exemplifies Edelfelt’s ability to capture not just likeness but also the very essence of his subject.

      Portrait of Louis Pasteur by Albert Edelfelt
      5

      Portrait of Louis Pasteur

      Oil On Canvas

      In the quiet, focused atmosphere of a late nineteenth-century laboratory, Albert Edelfelt captures more than just a man; he captures the very essence of an intellectual revolution. His Portrait of Louis Pasteur is a profound meditation on the dawn of modern microbiology, presenting the legendary French chemist not as a distant icon, but as a figure deeply immersed in the tactile reality of his work. The painting serves as a…

      Boys Swimming in the Porvoo River by Albert Edelfelt
      6

      Boys Swimming in the Porvoo River

      Oil On Canvas

      The painting depicts several boys enjoying themselves as they swim in a river. The scene takes place on a sunny day under a clear sky. In addition to the children, two dogs are present in the image, with one located closer to the left side and another towards the right side. A boat is also visible floating in the water near the center of the scene.

      Jean-Baptiste Pasteur (1881) by Albert Edelfelt
      7

      Jean-Baptiste Pasteur

      1881 · Acrylic On Canvas · Musée Pasteur, Pariis

      A Portrait of Genius: Albert Edelfelt’s Vision of Louis Pasteur The painting of Louis Pasteur by Albert Edelfelt stands as an emblem of scientific achievement and humanist compassion—a testament to the transformative power of art when allied with intellectual curiosity. Completed in 1881, it transcends mere representation; instead, Edelfelt captured not just Pasteur’s physical likeness but also his profound dedication to unraveling the mysteries of life and combating disease. This…

      From the Park of Luxembourgh in Paris by Albert Edelfelt
      8

      From the Park of Luxembourgh in Paris

      Oil On Canvas

      Albert Edelfelt’s “From the Park of Luxembourgh in Paris” offers a captivating glimpse into the leisurely pursuits and social dynamics of 19th-century Parisian life. This evocative painting, depicting a vibrant scene within the iconic park, is more than just a snapshot; it's a carefully constructed tableau brimming with narrative potential. Edelfelt masterfully captures the atmosphere of an afternoon spent in relaxation and conversation, inviting the viewer to become a silent…

      Albert Edelfelt paintings ranked 11 to 100

      Portrait of August Streng (1873) by Albert Edelfelt
      #13

      Portrait of August Streng

      1873 · Finnish National Gallery

      The Portrait of August Streng is a dignified and somber oil portrait of an older man, rendered in a realistic, academic style that emphasizes texture and character. This…

      Order this canvas →
      Egyptian Queen, Academic Study (1877) by Albert Edelfelt
      #14

      Egyptian Queen, Academic Study

      1877 · Finnish National Gallery

      In this oil on canvas, titled Egyptian Queen, Academic Study, we encounter a focused moment of creation from 1877. The work is an intimate piece by Albert Edelfelt,…

      Order this canvas →
      Day of Rest by Albert Edelfelt
      #18

      Day of Rest

      Nationalmuseum

      Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt (21 July 1854 – 18 August 1905) stands as a monumental figure in Finnish art history, recognized for his unwavering commitment to Realism and…

      Order this canvas →
      Viktor Rydberg, the Author (1892) by Albert Edelfelt
      #20

      Viktor Rydberg, the Author

      1892 · Nationalmuseum

      Albert Edelfelt captured the Swedish writer Viktor Rydberg in this 1892 oil on canvas. The portrait, titled Viktor Rydberg, the Author, presents the man who lived from 1828…

      Order this canvas →
      Pesijättäriä by Albert Edelfelt
      #24

      Pesijättäriä

      Hermitage muuseum

      This captivating artwork, titled "Pesijättäriä," offers a poignant glimpse into the daily lives of women in a bygone era. The scene depicts two figures engaged in a simple…

      Bring this light home →
      Dictate he begins of Duncker... (1899) by Albert Edelfelt
      #25

      Dictate he begins of Duncker...

      1899 · Finnish National Gallery

      This 1899 oil painting, titled Dictate he begins of Duncker..., presents a dramatic, chiaroscuro-style composition centered on an intimate interaction between two men. Set within a dimly lit…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Mrs. John Gallatly (1897) by Albert Edelfelt
      #29

      Mrs. John Gallatly

      1897 · Finnish National Gallery

      In this three-quarter length portrait, Albert Edelfelt presents Mrs. John Gallatly as a study in quiet poise. The subject is positioned slightly off-center, her gaze directed toward the…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Carl Albert Edelfelt (1883) by Albert Edelfelt
      #30

      Carl Albert Edelfelt

      1883 · Finnish National Gallery

      In this 1883 oil on canvas, Albert Edelfelt turns his gaze toward his father, Carl Albert Edelfelt. The portrait captures the man in a moment of quiet dignity,…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Male Model, Academy Study (1875) by Albert Edelfelt
      #32

      Male Model, Academy Study

      1875 · Finnish National Gallery

      The oil on canvas work titled Male Model, Academy Study, carries the original Finnish name Miesmalli, akatemiaharjoitelma. It was painted by Albert Edelfelt, known formally as Albert Gustaf…

      Bring this light home →
      At the Piano by Albert Edelfelt
      #33

      At the Piano

      The artwork depicts a man and a woman engaged in a musical moment at a piano. The woman is seated at the instrument, wearing a soft blue-grey gown…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Erik Edelfelt as a Child (1898) by Albert Edelfelt
      #90

      Erik Edelfelt as a Child

      1898 · Finnish National Gallery

      In this intimate oil on canvas, the viewer meets a young boy through the steady gaze of Albert Edelfelt. Titled Erik Edelfelt as a Child, the portrait captures…

      Bring this light home →

      What Albert Edelfelt painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Albert Edelfelt's canvases hang

      The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

      Museum City Works by Albert Edelfelt Paintings from this list
      Finnish National Gallery, TallinnFinnish National Gallery Tallinn 240 Albert Edelfelt Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin, Suru, öljyväritoteutus runon, Portrait of August Streng
      Serlachius Manor, Mänttä-VilppulaSerlachius Manor Mänttä-Vilppula 10 Portrait of Ida Aspelin-Haapkylä, Gitana Dancing I, Girl with a cat
      Lauri and Lasse Reitz Foundation Museum, HelsinkiLauri and Lasse Reitz Foundation Museum Helsinki 6 A Jew Selling Boots, Parisian Beauty, The Boys’ Workhouse, Helsinki
      Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 8 Day of Rest, Viktor Rydberg, the Author, Queen Blanka. Study
      Musée Pasteur, PariisMusée Pasteur Pariis 6 Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l, Jean-Baptiste Pasteur, Camille Vallery-Radot
      Gothenburg Museum of Art, GothenburgGothenburg Museum of Art Gothenburg 6 At the Piano, At Sea, study, The Sculptor Ville Vallgren and his Wife
      Villa Gyllenberg, HelsinkiVilla Gyllenberg Helsinki 3 Portrait of Sophie Manzey, Bellman Playing Lute for Gustaf III of Sweden and Gustaf Mauritz Armfelt at Haga
      Hermitage muuseum, StiiitlinburgHermitage muuseum Stiiitlinburg 5 Pesijättäriä

      Decade by decade: Albert Edelfelt's most celebrated canvas

      1. 1870s
        Portrait of August Streng (1873) by Albert Edelfelt
        13 of 100

        Portrait of August Streng

        Age 16 – 25 · Finnish National Gallery

        The Portrait of August Streng is a dignified and somber oil portrait of an older man, rendered in a realistic, academic style that emphasizes texture and character. This…

      2. 1880s
        Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l (1886) by Albert Edelfelt
        Ranked 2 of 100

        Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l

        Age 26 – 35 · Musée Pasteur

        In the quiet, focused atmosphere of a late 19th-century laboratory, Albert Edelfelt captures a moment that transcends mere portraiture to become an icon of human intellect. Louis Pasteur…

      3. 1890s
      4. 1900s

      Your questions on Albert Edelfelt's paintings, answered

      Which is the most celebrated painting by Albert Edelfelt?Read the answer

      Albert Edelfelt Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin, Finnish National Gallery, Tallinn. Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l (1886) and Divine Service in the Uusimaa Archipelago follow.

      Which ten paintings is Albert Edelfelt most famous for?Read the answer

      Albert Edelfelt Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin, Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l, Divine Service in the Uusimaa Archipelago, Portrait of Madame Vallery-Radot, Portrait of Louis Pasteur, Boys Swimming in the Porvoo River, Jean-Baptiste Pasteur, From the Park of Luxembourgh in Paris, Camille Vallery-Radot and Ruotsinsalmen meritaistelu, kuvitusta runoon 'Svensksund'. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings by Albert Edelfelt are known?Read the answer

      432 works by Albert Edelfelt are in our catalogue, dated 1870 to 1902.

      Which museums hold Albert Edelfelt's best-known canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in Finnish National Gallery (Tallinn), Serlachius Manor (Mänttä-Vilppula) and Lauri and Lasse Reitz Foundation Museum (Helsinki); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      In which years did Albert Edelfelt paint the most celebrated canvases?Read the answer

      In 1880s, which gave 49 of the 100 works on this page, Louis Pasteur dans son laboratoire de l among them.

      What are the first and the last of Albert Edelfelt's famous canvases?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Italian Bandit (1870); the latest is Aino Ackté as Alcestis on the Banks of the Styx, Role Portrait (1902).

      Which subjects return most often in Albert Edelfelt's paintings?Read the answer

      Woman (10), Portrait (8) and Man (6), across the 100 works on this page.

      What did Albert Edelfelt usually paint with?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 18 of the 100 works on this page.

      To which art movement does Albert Edelfelt belong?Read the answer

      Realism, as the canvases on this page show.

      What can I see by Albert Edelfelt at the Finnish National Gallery?Read the answer

      The Finnish National Gallery, Tallinn holds 49 of the works on this page, among them Albert Edelfelt Varajane elu ja haridus Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud Soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854 Porvoos, Soomes. Tema vanemad olid rootsi keele rääkivad soomlased Carl Albert Edelfelt (1818–1869) ja Alexandra Edelfelt (sündin, Suru, öljyväritoteutus runon and Portrait of August Streng.

      Can I order a hand-painted copy of a painting by Albert Edelfelt?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Albert Edelfelt: the painter's story

      Varajane Elu Ja Haridus

      Albert Gustaf Aristides Edelfelt, tuntud soome maalikunstnik, sündis 21. juulil 1854. aastal Porvoos Soomes. Tema vanemad, Carl Albert Edelfelt ja Alexandra Edelfelt (nei Brandt), olid rootsikeelsed soomlased. Noorest east peale avaldus Albertis tugev kunstiline kirg, mis viiski ta 1869. aastal Soome Kunstiseltsi joonistuskooli õpingutele. See oli esimene samm tema pikkadel ja viljakatel teekondadel kunsti maailmas. Tema perekonna taust mängis olulist rolli tema varajases arengus, pakkudes tuge ja julgust kunstiliste ambitsioonide elluviimisel. Porvoo maaliline keskkond andis talle esimesed inspiratsioonihetked ning kujundas tema hilisemate teoste tundlikku värvilahendust ja looduse armastust.

      Künstleritee Ja Õpingud

      Edelfelti kunstiline tee viis ta erinevatesse prestiižsetes õppeasutustes: Antwerpeni Kunstiakadeemias (1873-74) lihvis ta oma oskusi ajaloo maalimisega. Seejärel jätkas ta École Nationale des Beaux-Arts’is Pariisis (1874-78), Jean-Léon Gérôme'i juhendamisel, mis täiendas tema meisterlikkust veelgi. Lühike periood Peterburis (1881-82) avas talle uusi kunstilisi horisonte ja mõjutusi. Pariisis õppimine oli eriti oluline, sest see tutvustas teda tolleaegsete kunstivoolude ja -ideedega ning andis võimaluse suhelda teiste tuntud kunstnikega. Gérôme'i realistlik lähenemine maalikunstile mõjutas Edelfelti varajast loomingut sügavalt, kuid ta ei piirdunud sellega, vaid otsis omaenda väljendusviise.

      Läbi Murdmine Ja Tähtteosed

      Edelfelti läbimurrang saabus 1889. aasta Pariisi Universaalse Näituse kuldmedaliga. Tema silmapaistvad teosed hõlmavad: Louis Pasteuri portree, mis tõi talle 1886. aastal Auleegioni ordeni, Noor naine oma kabinetis, mis demonstreeris tema võimet tabada naiselikkuse olemust ning Kasepuude all, mis on südant puudutav soome maastike kujundus. Louis Pasteuri portree ei olnud pelgalt tehniliselt virtuoosne töö, vaid ka väärikas austus avalikule teadlasele ja tema saavutustele. Noor nainen oma kabinetis näitas Edelfelti tundlikkust psühholoogilise portree loomisel ning suutelisust edasi anda modelli sisemaailma.

      Pärand Ja Mõju

      Üks esimesi soome kunstnikke, kes saavutas rahvusvahelise tuntuse, aitas Edelfelt oluliselt kaasa reaalsusliku kunsti liikumisele Soomes. Tema mõju ulatus nooremate soome maalikunstnike, näiteks Akseli Gallen-Kallela ja Gunnar Berndtsoni, seas, kelle läbimurdmist Pariisis ta toetas. Ta ei olnud ainult andekas kunstnik, vaid ka mentor ja inspiratsiooniallikas teistele. Edelfelti realistlik stiil ja tähelepanu detailidele mõjutasid paljusid Soome maalikunstnike põlvkondi. Tema looming aitas kujundada soome kunsti identiteeti ning tõi esile riigi ainulaadse looduse ja kultuuripärandi.

      Muuseumikogud Ja Mälestamine

      Edelfelti teoseid on väljas erinevates muuseumides, sealhulgas Ateneumi Kunstimuuseumis Helsingis. Tema pärandit tähistati 2004. aastal 100-eurose Albert Edelfelti mälestusmündiga tema 150. sünnipäeva puhul. Peamised teosed ja muuseumikogud: Lisainfo:

      All 432 works by Albert Edelfelt →