Athletes
1913
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1913
oil
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
This painting shows a man in a red swimsuit, crouched down and looking at something on the ground. He's wearing black boots and has a kettlebell in front of him. The background is colorful, with some people sitting on benches. The man is the main focus of the painting, and the artist has used bold brushstrokes to capture his movement and energy. The use of color is also interesting, with the red swimsuit standing out against the more muted tones of the background. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Gösta von Hennigs.
