Dekoratiivinen maalaus

Dekoratiivinen maalaus

Yrjö Ollila

1919

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a beach scene with two figures: a seated woman and a small child. The woman is lounging on a towel, her body turned slightly toward the water. The child sits nearby, facing her. The background blends soft blues and pinks for the sky, while the sand is painted in warm yellows and oranges. The brushstrokes are thick and visible, giving the painting a textured look. The colors feel bright but slightly blurred, like a warm summer day. Look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint for this kind of texture.

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