Hålvik
Valerian Emeljanovits Galjamin
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
Valerian Emeljanovits Galjamin
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
This drawing shows a quiet lake with a big rocky hill in the middle. People in simple clothes are rowing small boats or sitting by the shore. The sky has soft clouds, and the water reflects the trees and buildings along the edge. The artist used smooth lines to show light hitting the rocks and water. The scene looks peaceful, like a calm afternoon. Check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with tiny lines.
