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Kaisaniemen joutsenlampi, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897

Kaisaniemen joutsenlampi

Rudolf Åkerblom

1897

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

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Overview

Kaisaniemen joutsenlampi is a 1897 by Rudolf Åkerblom, 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 quiet pond with two swans gliding on calm water. In the background, a small house sits among tall, leafy trees under a soft sky. The scene feels peaceful, with shadows and light playing on the water’s surface. The artist used fine lines to build up the shapes, making the trees and swans look detailed without heavy shading. The whole image has a gentle, almost sketchy feel. Want to see more work like this? Check out cross-hatching.

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