Kesäpäivä Normandiassa
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a quiet forest scene with tall trees and thick green leaves. Sunlight filters through the branches, making patches of light on the ground. A small pond sits in the center, reflecting the trees and sky. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, giving the leaves a lively, almost rough look. The colors stay mostly green and brown, but the light areas pop with warmth. This painting uses impasto, a technique where paint is laid on thickly.
