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Metsälampi, by Yrjö Ollila, unspecified, 1919

Metsälampi

Yrjö Ollila

1919

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Metsälampi is a 1919 unspecified by Yrjö Ollila, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Yrjö Ollila
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

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.

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