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Malja-asetelma

Nils Schillmark

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Malja-asetelma is an unspecified by Nils Schillmark, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Nils Schillmark
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a simple wooden table by a window. On it sit three empty wine glasses, a large bowl with a floral pattern, and a spoon resting inside it. A bottle and a few small shells are also on the table. Light streams through the curtains, casting soft shadows on the wall behind. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the objects, making some areas glow while others stay dark. This plays with how we see depth and shape. Look up *chiaroscuro* to learn more about this lighting trick.