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From the collection of Gallen-Kallela Museum
Dominant colour
Saunaharjoitelma is an unspecified by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, depicting Work of Art, held at Gallen-Kallela Museum.
This painting shows three nude figures in a dim, shadowy space. The person on the left sits hunched, their back to us, while the other two stand—one facing forward, the other with their back turned. The colors are mostly dark browns and muted greens, with a few patches of red and orange. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the scene a rough, sketchy feel. The lighting is uneven, with some areas almost black and others slightly brighter. Next, look up impasto to see how this technique works.
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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