Artwork
Omakuva-asetelma
Omakuva-asetelma is an unspecified painting by Väinö Kunnas. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Omakuva-asetelma is a painting created by Väinö Kunnas around 1922.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a still life arrangement on a small table against a dark background, featuring a vase with sticks, a red cloth, and a greenish leaf.
Technique & Style
The painting is characterized by thick, uneven paint and visible brushstrokes, giving it a lively, textured quality. The bold brushwork is reminiscent of the impasto technique.
Context
The artist's signature is visible in the top-left corner, but the work does not clearly align with a specific major art movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Väinö Ilmari Kunnas was a Finnish Expressionist painter. During his brief career, he went from Expressionism to experiment with more abstract modern styles. His major works consist of portraits of cultural personalities…
