Syksyinen puu
1910
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
1910
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
This painting shows a tree with autumn leaves—some brown, some still green—standing in a field. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, mixing colors like yellows, greens, and blues. In the background, there’s a faint shape that looks like a fence or a path, but it’s blurred. The artist used thick paint in some spots, making the colors pop while keeping the scene rough and natural. The leaves aren’t perfectly drawn; they’re sketchy, almost like a quick study. Next, look up impasto to see how this painting’s texture compares to other works.