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Jokimaisema rakennuksineen, by Ilmari Aalto, unspecified

Jokimaisema rakennuksineen

Ilmari Aalto

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Jokimaisema rakennuksineen is an unspecified by Ilmari Aalto, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Ilmari Aalto
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a few simple buildings. Two red-roofed houses sit near a small bridge over a calm river. In the background, a dark forest and a hill fade into a warm, orange sky. The colors are soft and slightly blurred, giving it a gentle, dreamy look. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes, especially in the sky and trees. This makes the scene feel more like a quick sketch than a detailed study. The houses and bridge stand out with their bold red and black colors against the softer background. If you like this style, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint for texture.

About the artist

Artist

Ilmari Aalto

Ilmari Aalto made bold, angular paintings in the Finnish Expressionist style. His *Kubistinen sommitelma* and *Asetelma, kannu, ruukku, pullo ja omenoita* show lush colors and simplified shapes that push objects toward…

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