Ahvenanmaalainen kalastaja
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a man in a striped, orange-and-red sweater with a dark cap. He’s holding a pipe and looks like he’s resting his chin on his hand. Behind him, there’s a bundle of sticks or reeds, and the background is mostly dark with a few yellowish brushstrokes. The artist used thick, visible brushstrokes that make the colors pop, especially the red and orange. The man’s face is lit from one side, giving it a slightly shadowed, textured look. If you like this style, check out impasto.
