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Ullanlinnanmäki, by Rudolf Åkerblom, 1897

Ullanlinnanmäki

Rudolf Åkerblom

1897

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

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Overview

Ullanlinnanmäki 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 village scene with wooden houses huddled together. A small path winds past a fence, and a lone figure walks near the largest house. Trees dot the background, and a church steeple peeks over the hill. The colors are muted, with browns and grays dominating the scene. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and texture, especially on the houses and ground. This gives the drawing a sketchy, almost hand-drawn feel. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.

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