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Metsästäjä (metsänhoitaja Gunnar Arnkil), by Magnus Enckell, unspecified

Metsästäjä (metsänhoitaja Gunnar Arnkil)

Magnus Enckell

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Metsästäjä (metsänhoitaja Gunnar Arnkil) is an unspecified by Magnus Enckell, depicting Soldier, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Magnus Enckell
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark cap and a loose, brown shirt. He’s holding what looks like a rifle across his lap, with one hand resting on it. The background is blurry, with green and brown brushstrokes that suggest trees or a forest. The painting uses thick, visible brushstrokes that make the colors feel rough and textured. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thickly so you can almost see the strokes. Look up technique: impasto to see more paintings like this.

About the artist

Portrait of Magnus Enckell
Artist

Magnus Enckell

Knut Magnus Enckell (9 November 1870 – 27 November 1925) was a Finnish symbolist painter.

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