Artwork
Daniel Hjort
Daniel Hjort is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Joseph Alanen. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Daniel Hjort is a tempera painting created by Joseph Alanen around 1912. It is part of the Ateneum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a person from the waist up, facing right, wearing a hat and long-sleeved shirt. The subject has short hair and is set against a background of brown and yellow hues with geometric shapes and lines.
Technique & Style
The work features bold lines and simple shapes, characteristic of early 20th-century art. The tempera medium gives the painting texture and depth.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Alanen kept a tiny studio by a railway line, where he sketched trains between painting Finnish folklore scenes.
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