Artwork
Saunakatu 12 (Etelärantatie)
Saunakatu 12 (Etelärantatie) is a drawing by Rudolf Åkerblom. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Helsinki City Museum.
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Overview
Saunakatu 12 (Etelärantatie) is a drawing by Rudolf Åkerblom, dated to circa 1897, depicting a residential scene.
Subject & Meaning
The work portrays a modest, two-story wooden house with understated architectural details, set amidst bare trees and a simple fence, conveying a sense of quiet, unassuming domesticity.
Technique & Style
Executed with soft pencil strokes, the drawing features muted tones, emphasizing subtle textures and calmness, characteristic of a restrained, observational approach.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 19th century (c. 1897), specific ownership or exhibition histories prior to the current record are not detailed in available information.
Context
Reflecting late 19th-century architectural styles of the region, the house’s design suggests functionality over ornamentation, typical of everyday residences in the era.
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