Tanger
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a single tangerine sitting on a flat surface. The fruit’s bright orange skin stands out against the dull background. The artist used tempera on cardboard, a technique called *kankaalle*, which sticks paint to stiff board. The colors are simple but bold. The artist painted this to show off the fruit’s natural shine. You can almost feel the slight give of the peel when you look at it. Try Hugo Backmansson next if you like this muted style.
