Runoilija, harjoitelma Kansallisteatterin kattomaalaukseen
1919
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1919
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This pastel shows a single figure sitting with their head in their hands. The rough paper shows through the soft colors, giving it a grainy texture. The figure’s pose feels tired or lost, not dramatic. Yrjö Ollila often used pastels for quick studies. This one may have been a sketch for a bigger theater ceiling painting. Look up Ollila, Yrjö to see more of his work.
