1922
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Omakuva-asetelma is a 1922 unspecified by Väinö Kunnas, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a dark background with a small table holding a few objects. A yellowish-brown vase with a handle sits in the center, holding tall, thin sticks that look like brushes or reeds. To the left, a red cloth peeks out, and a greenish leaf lies on the table. The paint is thick and uneven, with visible brushstrokes. The artist’s signature is scrawled in the top-left corner, but the painting doesn’t fit neatly into any famous art movement. The brushwork is bold, almost messy, which makes the scene feel lively despite the simple setup. If you like this rough, textured style, look up impasto.
Väinö Ilmari Kunnas (12 April 1896 in Vyborg – 10 February 1929 in Helsinki) was a Finnish Expressionist painter.
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