Albert Edelfelt was a Finnish painter active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As one of the first Finnish artists to achieve international fame, he was a master of Realism and Plein Air painting. His work often depicted Finnish history, landscapes, and everyday life with a sophisticated, naturalistic touch. Edelfelt’s ability to capture the specific quality of Nordic light, along with his elegant portraits of European high society, made him a central figure in the Golden Age of Finnish Art.