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Sateen jälkeen, by Per Åke Laurén, unspecified

Sateen jälkeen

Per Åke Laurén

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Sateen jälkeen is an unspecified by Per Åke Laurén, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Per Åke Laurén
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a soft, misty landscape with a calm body of water in the foreground. Tall trees with thick, dark green leaves frame the scene, while a faint building or structure peeks through the trees in the middle. The sky above is pale and partly cloudy, letting in a gentle light that glows on the water’s surface. The brushstrokes are loose and visible, giving the painting a textured, almost sketchy feel. The colors blend smoothly, especially in the sky and water, but the trees have bolder, patchy strokes. If you like this style, look up *impasto* next.

About the artist

Artist

Per Åke Laurén

Per Åke Laurén painted quiet, luminous scenes of rural Finland in the mid-20th century, often leaving the brushwork loose and the edges soft.

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