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Sarvikallio, by Eero Järnefelt, 1910

Sarvikallio

Eero Järnefelt

1910

From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum

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Overview

Sarvikallio 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 quiet lakeside scene with tall, skinny trees and a rocky shore. The brushstrokes are loose and bright, with greens, browns, and blues blending roughly. In the distance, the water is calm, and the sky is pale. A few logs and rocks sit near the water’s edge. The trees look almost like they’re reaching toward the sky, with thick trunks and sparse branches. The colors feel fresh, like a summer day by the water. If you like this style, look up Eero Järnefelt for more landscapes like this.

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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