Lauttasaari, Katajaharjunniemi
1897
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
Dominant colour
1897
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
Dominant colour
Lauttasaari, Katajaharjunniemi is a 1897 by Rudolf Åkerblom, held at Helsinki City Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet lakeside scene with tall, thin trees framing a simple wooden cottage. Nearby, a flagpole stands alone by the water’s edge, while a small dock juts into the calm lake. Three tiny figures walk along the shore, and a lone boat rests on the grass. The brushwork is loose, letting the pale greens and soft blues blend into a dreamy light. The cottage looks old, with a porch and a small fence, as if it’s been there for a long time. If you like this peaceful style, check out the Museum of Ethnography for more works like it.
Rudolf Åkerblom (1849–1925) was an artist, born in Helsinki.
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