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Albertinkatu 24, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897

Albertinkatu 24

Rudolf Åkerblom

1897

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

Cottage

Dominant colour

Overview

Albertinkatu 24 is a 1897 by Rudolf Åkerblom, depicting Cottage, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?
Rudolf Åkerblom
When & what style?
1897
Where can I see it?
Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a simple wooden cottage with a slanted roof and a small chimney. The house sits next to a low wooden fence, with two bare trees framing it on either side. The sky is light blue with soft clouds, and the ground looks damp, almost like a muddy yard. The artist labeled the house with its address, *Albertinkatu 24*, written at the bottom. The drawing feels quiet and everyday, like a snapshot of a small home in a rural area. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.

About the artist

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