1913
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
Keihäänheitto, luonnos seinämaalaukseksi is a 1913 by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, held at Järvenpää Art Museum.
This painting shows a group of naked people outdoors near water. Some are standing, some are sitting, and one person is throwing a long stick like a spear. The background has a calm lake with a few trees and hills in the distance. The colors are soft, mostly light browns and greens. The person throwing the stick is the only one in motion, pointing forward. The others seem relaxed, watching or resting. The scene looks like a quiet moment in nature. Look up javelin throw to see how this connects to real sports history.
Wendla Irene Soldan-Brofeldt, known as Venny (2 November 1863, Helsinki – 10 October 1945, Lohja) was a Finnish painter, illustrator, graphic artist, wood sculptor and jewelry designer.
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