Helene Schjerfbecks Selbstbildnisse – an den Grenzen des Ich

The Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck (1862–1946) is one of the most famous art-ists in Finland, whereas outside the Nordic countries her works are still presented as a discovery. This thesis focuses on her self-portraits that create a core element of her oeuvre. A close reading of the self-portrai...

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Main Author: Landmann, Annika
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Language:German
Published: Hamburg University Press 2022
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Helene Schjerfbecks Selbstbildnisse – an den Grenzen des Ich
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Finland
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