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Launching the Boat, by Otto Mäkilä, unspecified, 1939

Launching the Boat

Otto Mäkilä

1939

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Launching the Boat is a 1939 unspecified by Otto Mäkilä, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Otto Mäkilä
When & what style?
1939
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

The painting depicts a nude figure standing on a beach, holding a long pole in their right hand and a red boat in their left. The figure is shown in profile, facing to the right, with their left leg slightly bent. The background features a blue sea with white waves and a yellow sky. In the foreground, the figure's footprints are visible in the sand, and a small object lies on the ground to the right. The overall scene is set against a serene and peaceful backdrop, with the figure appearing to be engaged in a quiet activity. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Otto Mäkilä.

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