Lemminkäinen and the Cowherd
1912
tempera
canvas
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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Joseph Alanen
Joseph Alanen (1885–1920) was an artist, born in Tampere.
See the richer artist page1912
tempera
canvas
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Lemminkäinen and the Cowherd is a 1912 tempera by Joseph Alanen, a Symbolism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
The painting depicts a man standing on a rocky shore, looking at another man who is sitting on the ground. The standing man is wearing a light blue tunic and has a bow and quiver of arrows on his back. The sitting man has a long white beard and is wearing a blue robe. In the background, there is a body of water with several swans swimming in it. The painting features a muted color palette, with shades of blue, gray, and brown dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. The painting is reminiscent of the work of the Finnish artist Joseph Alanen, who was known for his depictions of mythological scenes.
Joseph Alanen (1885–1920) was an artist, born in Tampere.
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