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Kylpeviä poikia, by Verner Thomé, unspecified

Kylpeviä poikia

Verner Thomé

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Overview

Kylpeviä poikia 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 depicts a group of young boys in various poses, some standing and others sitting, all without clothing. The figures are rendered in a pointillist style, with small dots of color that blend together to form the images. The background is a light-colored beach or shore, with some rocks and water visible. The painting's use of pointillism creates a sense of movement and energy, as if the boys are in motion. The colors used are muted, with shades of blue, green, and yellow dominating the palette. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of pointillism, you might want to explore the technique of sfumato.

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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