Vesileinikki ja rantakivet
1910
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1910
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Vesileinikki ja rantakivet is a 1910 unspecified by Eero Järnefelt, a Realism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a shallow stream with smooth, dark water. A few small white flowers with yellow centers grow from a thin branch half-submerged in the water. Rocks of different sizes sit in the background, some partially covered by the water’s edge. The brushstrokes are thick in places, especially on the rocks, giving them a textured look. The water’s surface has a mix of brown and blue tones, almost like light reflecting off wet stones. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
