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lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, cantus musica

Eric O. W. Ehrström

From the collection of Finnish Heritage Agency

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lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, cantus musica 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 photo shows two tall stained-glass windows with dark frames. The glass is divided into small squares, some clear, some colored. On the left side, there’s a round section with flowers and leaves in blues, greens, and whites. The right side has a round panel with a figure holding a staff, surrounded by more patterns. The figure looks like it might be a religious or historical character, but the details are hard to make out. The overall style is simple and geometric, with lots of light coming through the glass. If you like this kind of detailed craftsmanship, check out the Museum of Ethnography for more examples.

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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