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Kronstadtin ankkuripaikka

Aleksei Bogoljubov

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Kronstadtin ankkuripaikka is an unspecified by Aleksei Bogoljubov, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Aleksei Bogoljubov
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a big, dark ship with thick smoke pouring from its smokestack. The water around it is choppy, with a small boat floating nearby. In the background, other ships and a distant city skyline fade into a hazy, pale sky. The ship’s flag has blue, white, and red stripes. The artist used bold brushstrokes to show the smoke and waves, making the scene feel rough and alive. Check out impasto to see how thick paint can create texture like this.