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Silta (Karjalohja/Lohja), by Eero Järnefelt, 1910

Silta (Karjalohja/Lohja)

Eero Järnefelt

1910

From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum

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Overview

Silta (Karjalohja/Lohja) 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 wooden bridge crossing a river, with houses and fields in the background. The bridge has a simple, sturdy design with visible beams and a dirt path on top. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and pale blues—with a calm, slightly overcast sky. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a natural, unfinished look. The artist focused on everyday life, not grand details. Next, check out Eero Järnefelt to see more of his work.

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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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