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Brändön pioneerit

Vilho Sjöström

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

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Brändön pioneerit is a work by Vilho Sjöström, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?: Vilho Sjöström
Where can I see it?: Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of men sitting around a table in a dimly lit room. They’re dressed in suits and military uniforms, talking and drinking. On the table are glasses, bottles, and a few papers. Behind them, a large, unfinished-looking painting hangs on the wall. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the scene, giving it a rough, almost unfinished feel. The lighting is warm near the table but fades into shadowy blues and greens in the background. Look up Sjöström, Vilho to see more of his work.