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Munkkisaarenkatu 12, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897

Munkkisaarenkatu 12

Rudolf Åkerblom

1897

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

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Overview

Munkkisaarenkatu 12 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

The painting depicts a small, two-story wooden house with a gable roof and a chimney. The house is situated on a street, with a fence running along the front of the property. A streetlamp stands in front of the house, and a pile of lumber is visible to the right. The house appears to be a simple, rustic dwelling, with a plain facade and few decorative features. The surrounding environment is similarly unadorned, with a dirt road and a few scattered objects. The artist's use of cross-hatching and stippling creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up the artist Åkerblom, Rudolf.

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