Stormsin eli Degervikin kruununvirkatalo Kirkkonummella
1855
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1855
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a quiet lakeside scene with a small boat carrying a few people in the middle. The water is calm, reflecting the sky, while the shore has a mix of trees and a few red-roofed buildings. Dark clouds loom over the scene, but the light still shines through in patches. The artist focused on the contrast between the stormy sky and the peaceful lake. The way the colors shift from deep blues to warm oranges makes the scene feel alive. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works in other paintings.
