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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Rosehearty pier myrskyssä is an unspecified by Alfred William Finch, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a rocky shore with rough waves crashing against it. In the middle, there’s a wooden pier extending into the water, leading to a small building with a light on top. The sky is a mix of pale blues and whites, with some darker clouds rolling in. The colors are soft but bright, especially the rocks in purples and browns. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the waves and rocks a rough, almost tangible feel. This style makes the scene look alive, like you could hear the water crashing. If you like this look, check out impasto—the technique used here.
Alfred William (Willy) Finch (1854 –1930) was a ceramist and painter in the pointillist and Neo-Impressionist style. Born in Brussels to British parents, he spent most of his creative life in Finland.
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