Helene Schjerfbeck

Helene Schjerfbeck, born in Helsinki in 1862, began her artistic journey at a young age, enrolling in the Finnish Art Society School of Drawing at just eleven. Despite a childhood injury that left her with a limp, her talent was quickly recognized, with her fees paid by patrons like Adolf von Becker. Her early career saw her studying in Paris, where she honed her skills in French oil painting techniques and exhibited in prestigious venues like The Salon. During this period,…