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Jokilaakso, by Eero Järnefelt, 1910

Jokilaakso

Eero Järnefelt

1910

From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Jokilaakso is a 1910 by Eero Järnefelt, held at Järvenpää Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Eero Järnefelt
When & what style?
1910
Where can I see it?
Järvenpää Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a soft, green valley with rolling hills and a winding river. A few small houses sit near the water, and the sky above is light with wispy clouds. The colors are mostly pale greens, blues, and yellows, with some darker patches on the hillsides. The brushwork is loose and watery, almost like a sketch. It feels quiet and peaceful, as if you’re looking at a place far from noise. If you like this style, check out Eero Järnefelt.

About the artist

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Artist

Eero Järnefelt

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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