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Uuden Imatran vihkiäistilaisuus

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Finnish Heritage Agency

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Uuden Imatran vihkiäistilaisuus is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Finnish Heritage Agency.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Finnish Heritage Agency

About this work

The painting shows a group of people gathered near a rapid. They are standing on a bench or sitting, looking at the water. You can see a few people sketching the scene, while others are just looking. The people in the painting are identified by name, including Doctor Ivar Wallgren and author Berndt Otto Schauman. This detail makes the painting interesting, as it gives us a glimpse into the lives of these individuals. To learn more about the style of this print, look into the technique of sfumato.