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Näkymä Katajanokalta n:o 6, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897

Näkymä Katajanokalta n:o 6

Rudolf Åkerblom

1897

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

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Overview

Näkymä Katajanokalta n:o 6 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 row of small wooden houses on a grassy hillside. The buildings are simple, with slanted roofs and chimneys, some leaning slightly. A narrow path winds between them, and a wooden bench sits near the largest house. The sky is pale, and the whole scene looks quiet and still. The artist used soft pencil strokes to keep the colors muted—mostly browns, grays, and pale greens. The houses look weathered, like they’ve been there a long time. Look up Åkerblom, Rudolf to see more of his work.

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