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Maisema (Tuusulanjärveltä), by Eero Järnefelt

Maisema (Tuusulanjärveltä)

Eero Järnefelt

From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Maisema (Tuusulanjärveltä) is a work by Eero Järnefelt, held at Järvenpää Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Eero Järnefelt
Where can I see it?
Järvenpää Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a sunlit forest clearing. Tall trees frame the scene, their branches crossing above. Wildflowers—mostly white and purple—grow thickly in the grass. Beyond the trees, a lake shimmers under a pale sky. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, letting the colors blend naturally. Light filters through the leaves, making dappled shadows on the ground. Check out the impasto technique for how thick paint creates texture in landscapes.

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