Who painted Karvarit?

Karvarit was painted by Juho Rissanen.

Where can I see Karvarit?

Karvarit is held by Finnish National Gallery.

Artwork

Karvarit

Juho Rissanen

Karvarit is an unspecified painting by Juho Rissanen. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Karvarit is a painting depicting two men handling a large fish on a waterfront or dock setting.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows one man in a white shirt grasping the fish's tail, while another in a blue shirt assists. The men's careful handling suggests the fish's significance or fragility.

Technique & Style

The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes, particularly on the fish and clothing, achieved through the impasto technique. This gives the work a tactile quality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Juho Rissanen

Finnish artist Juho Rissanen made bold, earthy pictures of everyday life. Try his 1901 painting *Puolukansurvoja*, a warm scene of berry pickers, or the rough-cut metalwork *Jäänmurtaja* that looks like a ship ready to…