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Kansanpukujen osto Säkylässä, by Arvid Liljelund, unspecified

Kansanpukujen osto Säkylässä

Arvid Liljelund

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Kansanpukujen osto Säkylässä is an unspecified by Arvid Liljelund, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Arvid Liljelund
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows four people in a dim, cluttered wooden room. A woman in a striped dress and red apron holds up a light-colored cloth, while a man in a dark coat and cap leans on a cane. Another man sits on a chest, looking down, and a boy stands nearby with a hat in hand. The walls are rough wood, and tools, fabrics, and a small dog lie scattered on the floor. The woman’s bright red headscarf stands out against the dark background, drawing your eye. The scene feels like a quiet moment frozen in time, with everyday objects and clothing suggesting a simple, lived-in space. If you like this, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more paintings like this one.

About the artist

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