Metsälampi
1919
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1919
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Metsälampi is a 1919 unspecified by Yrjö Ollila, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a forest scene with thick, dark tree trunks and bright patches of sunlight filtering through the leaves. The colors are bold and uneven—greens, blues, and yellows clash in rough brushstrokes. A few small figures stand in the distance, barely visible among the trees. The paint is applied in heavy, textured layers, almost like it was slapped on quickly. This makes the scene feel lively but also a little rough around the edges. If you like this style, look up impasto next.