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From the collection of Gallen-Kallela Museum
Haukka is an unspecified by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, depicting Work of Art, held at Gallen-Kallela Museum.
This painting shows a bird in mid-flight against a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The bird’s wings are spread wide, with bold strokes of red and black feathers. Its head is turned slightly, and you can see a mix of warm and cool colors blending together. The brushwork is thick and textured, almost like the feathers themselves. This style makes the bird look alive and dynamic. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
Akseli Gallen-Kallela (born Axel Waldemar Gallén; 26 April 1865 – 7 March 1931) was a Finnish painter and a leading figure of Finnish romantic nationalism around the turn of the 20th century.
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