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Kala-asetelma, by Jalmari Ruokokoski, unspecified

Kala-asetelma

Jalmari Ruokokoski

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kala-asetelma is an unspecified by Jalmari Ruokokoski, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Jalmari Ruokokoski
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting presents a still life of a fish and a bowl. The fish, positioned on a wooden surface, is depicted in a dark, muted color palette with hints of green and brown. Its mouth is open, and its eye is visible. The bowl, situated behind the fish, is a deep brown color with a red rim. The background of the painting is dark, with vertical lines that may represent curtains or a wall. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and subdued. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Ruokokoski, Jalmari.

About the artist

Portrait of Jalmari Ruokokoski
Artist

Jalmari Ruokokoski

Joel Jalmari Ruokokoski, known as Jali (1886-1936) was a Finnish Expressionist painter.

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