Artwork
Draining the Sap
Draining the Sap is an oil painting by the Realist artist Juho Rissanen. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Draining the Sap is an oil painting created by Juho Rissanen in 1916, currently part of the collection at the Ateneum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene, intimate moment between two men in a wooded setting. One man kneels while the other stands, both dressed in simple, contrasting attire, immersed in an activity suggestive of a quiet, private engagement.
Technique & Style
Rissanen employed visible brushstrokes and a diverse color palette to achieve depth and texture. The composition, with its emphasis on contrasting light and shadow, hints at the influence of chiaroscuro, though the overall mood remains one of calm contemplation rather than dramatic tension.
History & Provenance
Created in 1916, the painting is now housed at the Ateneum, with its acquisition history and earlier ownership details not specified in available information.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Finnish artist Juho Rissanen made bold, earthy pictures of everyday life. Try his 1901 painting *Puolukansurvoja*, a warm scene of berry pickers, or the rough-cut metalwork *Jäänmurtaja* that looks like a ship ready to…
