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Kaksi purjevenettä. luonnos, by Verner Thomé, unspecified

Kaksi purjevenettä. luonnos

Verner Thomé

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kaksi purjevenettä. luonnos is an unspecified by Verner Thomé, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Verner Thomé
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows two simple sailboats floating on wavy blue water. The boats have bright yellow hulls and red bottoms, with pink and orange sails. The sky is light green with loose brushstrokes, and the waves are quick, sketchy lines. The artist used loose, fast strokes—almost like doodling—to capture the boats and water. It feels more like a quick study than a finished work. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint.

About the artist

Portrait of Verner Thomé
Artist

Verner Thomé

Verner Thomé (4 July 1878 – 1 June 1953) was a Finnish Post-Impressionist graphic artist. He was influenced by Vitalism a German-Scandinavian movement that incorporated Nietzsche's philosophy.

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