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Kesäyön kuu, by Eero Järnefelt, unspecified, 1910

Kesäyön kuu

Eero Järnefelt

1910

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kesäyön kuu is a 1910 unspecified by Eero Järnefelt, a Realism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Eero Järnefelt
When & what style?
1910 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting, titled Kesäyön kuu, features a serene landscape with a large pile of wood on the left. A rustic fence and a path lead to a house in the background, set against a dark blue sky with a full moon. The scene is rendered in muted colors, with the woodpile and fence standing out against the softer hues of the sky and the house. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Järnefelt, Eero.

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Eero Järnefelt

Erik "Eero" Nikolai Järnefelt was a Finnish painter and art professor. He is best known for his portraits and landscapes of the area around Koli National Park, in the North Karelia region of Finland. He was a medal…

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