Orpo
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Orpo is an unspecified by Ole Kandelin, held at Finnish National Gallery.
Ole Kandelin painted a dark figure in a dim room. The person sits with their back to us, lit only by a single light source. The cardboard support gives the surface a rough, uneven look. Kandelin used oil paint thickly here. This technique is called impasto. It makes the light catch certain spots and leaves others shadowed. You can almost feel the texture if you look close. If this style reminds you of another artist’s rough brushwork, check out Francis Bacon.
