Artwork
Omakuva hattu päässä
Omakuva hattu päässä 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 hattu päässä is a painting by Väinö Kunnas, created around 1922.
Subject & Meaning
The work is a self-portrait depicting a man in a deep purple hat, dark blue jacket, and red shirt, set against a light blue background. The subject's neutral expression and direct gaze convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The painting is executed in a realistic style, with detailed rendering of the subject's facial features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a nuanced interplay between light and dark, adding depth to the composition.
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…
