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Silakoita, by Magnus Enckell, unspecified

Silakoita

Magnus Enckell

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Silakoita is an unspecified by Magnus Enckell, 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 messy pile of fish stacked on top of each other. The fish are mostly white and silver with some dark shadows. The background looks rough and textured, like a stone wall or basket. The brushstrokes are thick, making the fish look almost three-dimensional. It feels like the artist grabbed paint and just went for it—no smooth blending here. If you like this rough, bold style, look up impasto.

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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