Ellen Thesleff (1869-1954) was a Symbolist even before she went to Paris; simplicity and lyricism were inherent attributes of her art. While in Paris a soft greyish tonality and quiet chiaroscuro became predominant in her paintings. Symbolist fantasies à la Magnus Enckell were not for Ellen Thesleff. Her subject-matter consisted of simpler and more unassuming themes, without the 'strange contemplations' that she encountered in the works of her fellow artists.
Ellen Thesleff's aspiration towards a great, uncomplicated and
poetical art led her to Italy, to Masaccio's and Fra Angelico's
immaculate art. Italy in fact became the greatest source of
inspiration in Theslef'f's art: Florence, Rome, Naples, the violet-blue
mountain landscapes of Tuscany.
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The Age of Symbolism 
Magnus Enckell : Lepäävä poika Herääminen Poika ja pääkallo Ellen Thesleff : Toskanalainen maisema Kevätyö Omakuva Viulunsoittajatar Beda Stjernschantz : Kaikkialla ääni kaikuu Ville Vallgren : Ylösnousemus, kevät Kaiku Leski Ruusutanssi Hugo Simberg : Halla Näky Syksy Piru padan ääressä Sallittu Kuoleman puutarha Satu II Haavoittunut enkeli Täti
