The Luxembourg Gardens

Step into 19th century Paris through Albert Edelfelt’s masterpiece "Luxembourg Gardens, Paris" (1887). Watch as we explore this stunning oil painting that became a symbol of Finnish art during Paris’s golden age. Discover the charming scene of affluent Parisian life - from children playing with wooden hoops to distinguished nurses in their signature robes and ruched hats and watch how he captured the fleeting moments of a sun-drenched summer day using impressionistic techniques while maintaining his distinctive attention to detail. Next time you visit Helsinki, spend time in front of the work at the [Atheneum Museum,https://ateneum.fi/en]