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Torikauppaa Rautatientorilla

Antti Favén

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

Cityscape

Dominant colour

Torikauppaa Rautatientorilla is a work by Antti Favén, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?: Antti Favén
Where can I see it?: Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a busy city street packed with people, horses, and wagons. Buildings line the background, and the scene feels alive with movement. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show the hustle of daily life. Notice how the horses and carts overlap, giving the whole scene a crowded, layered look. The drawing feels like a snapshot of a moment in time, full of small details. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build texture with lines.