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Aihe Saarijärveltä, by Eemu Myntti, unspecified

Aihe Saarijärveltä

Eemu Myntti

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Aihe Saarijärveltä is an unspecified by Eemu Myntti, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Eemu Myntti
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a small village at dusk. The buildings are simple, with slanted roofs and bright colors—red, yellow, and green. Trees surround them, and the sky is dark blue with a few patches of light. In the background, a church or tower stands out against the trees. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the scene a textured, almost rough look. It feels like the artist worked quickly, capturing the mood more than the details. Next, check out impasto to see how thick paint like this is used.

About the artist

Artist

Eemu Myntti

Eemu Myntti made small metal objects that look like everyday scenes. You’ll find tiny boats at a harbor in *Aihe Saarijärveltä*, and a woman on a beach in *Uimarannalla*. Other pieces show a still life (*Asetelma*), a…

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