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Kesänviettoa Ramsön saarella.  Maihinlasku., by Olga Forslund

Kesänviettoa Ramsön saarella. Maihinlasku.

Olga Forslund

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

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Overview

Kesänviettoa Ramsön saarella. Maihinlasku. is a work by Olga Forslund, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?
Olga Forslund
Where can I see it?
Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a chaotic beach scene with four people and a boat. One person is pulling a boat ashore, another is sprawled on the sand, and two others lie face-down nearby. The water is calm, and the background has a few trees and hills. The drawing uses light pencil strokes and soft colors. Notice how the artist captures movement with quick, loose lines—especially in the waves and the people’s poses. The scene feels lively but a little messy, like a snapshot of a day at the beach. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.

About the artist

Artist

Olga Forslund

Olga Forslund left a small but vivid slice of early 20th-century life in her pencil drawings.

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