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Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Albert Edelfelt’s seascapes were among the most celebrated examples of Finnish Impressionism. “Seashore in the Evening; Landscape, Evening” exemplifies his affinity for capturing the fleeting effects of light on water and the surrounding landscape. Executed between 1890 and 1899, this work is characterized by loose brushstrokes that convey a sense of spontaneity while still maintaining control over the overall composition. Edelfelt’s palette, dominated by soft blues, greens, and yellows, imbues the scene with an ethereal quality, capturing the hushed atmosphere that pervades the seashore at dusk. The chromatic structure is not merely decorative but serves to reinforce the spatial rhythm of the painting, drawing the viewer’s eye towards the vanishing point on the horizon line. When enlarged to a 64×44 format, the composition takes on a more dramatic quality, with the atmospheric weight