Ryijy-aihe

About this work

This painting shows a bright, patchwork rug with bold colors. The design is full of diamonds and squares in pinks, blues, and greens. The edges are uneven, and the paint looks thick in spots. The rug’s pattern is simple but busy, with no clear focus. The colors pop against the rough, textured background. Next, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more works like this.

More by Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app