lasimaalauksia, Suomen kansallismuseon pääportaikko, ethnographia - historia - archaeologia

From the collection of Finnish Heritage Agency

Dominant colour

lasimaalauksia, Suomen kansallismuseon pääportaikko, ethnographia - historia - archaeologia is a work by Eric O. W. Ehrström, held at Finnish Heritage Agency.

Who painted this?: Eric O. W. Ehrström
Where can I see it?: Finnish Heritage Agency

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a set of stained-glass windows. The windows are tall and narrow, arranged in rows. Each panel has shapes like flowers, leaves, and geometric patterns. Some panels show figures, but they’re simple and flat. The photo itself looks old, with a faded, grainy feel. The windows are framed by dark borders, making the colors inside stand out. Check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more pieces like this.

About the artist

Artist

Eric O. W. Ehrström

Eric O. W. Ehrström spent years on his hands and knees, squinting at stained-glass windows under scaffolding. He didn’t just snap photos—he climbed into the frames, capturing the way light turns red into honey and blue…

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