Ahvenia
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From the collection of Gallen-Kallela Museum
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From the collection of Gallen-Kallela Museum
This painting looks messy and rough. The colors are mostly browns, blues, and a few bright spots—red and yellow. It’s hard to tell what it’s supposed to be, but there are wavy lines and shapes that don’t quite form anything clear. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, like the paint was slapped on. It doesn’t look like the artist spent time smoothing things out. If you like this style, check out impasto next.
