1897
oil
canvas
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Burning the Brushwood is a 1897 oil by Eero Järnefelt, a French Realism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a group of people working together to burn brushwood in a forest clearing. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with the fire burning brightly in the center. The people are dressed in simple clothing and are using tools to tend to the fire. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The overall mood of the painting is one of hard work and cooperation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the French Realism movement.
Erik "Eero" Nikolai Järnefelt was a Finnish painter and art professor. He is best known for his portraits and landscapes of the area around Koli National Park, in the North Karelia region of Finland. He was a medal…
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