Metsä
1910
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
1910
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
This painting shows a thick forest scene with bright autumn colors. The trees are painted in quick, loose brushstrokes—greens, oranges, and browns mix together. In the foreground, fallen leaves and rocks create a textured ground. The paint looks thick in spots, almost like it was slapped on. The artist’s signature is small and faint in the corner, but the year isn’t clear. The colors feel lively but messy, like the artist was working fast outside. If you like this style, look up *impasto* next.
