Kaupunkinäkymä

About this work

This painting shows a rough, brushy city scene. A tall, thin figure in a dark coat stands on the left, holding a curved object like a walking stick. Behind them, buildings with slanted roofs and smudgy colors fill the background, with a blue sky streaked with paint. The thick, uneven brushstrokes make the scene feel quick and unfinished, like the artist worked fast. The colors are muddy and mixed—no smooth blends here. Try looking up impasto next to see how thick paint like this is used.