1913
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
Pojat luodolla (Porkkalasta) is a 1913 by Venny Soldan-Brofeldt, held at Järvenpää Art Museum.
This painting shows a rocky shore by the sea. Two boys are there—one stands holding a fishing rod, looking out at the water. The other sits on the rocks, maybe cleaning his catch. The waves crash against the rocks, and the sky is bright blue. The brushstrokes are thick, especially on the water and rocks, making it look rough and real. The artist used a lot of paint to build up texture, especially on the water and rocks. That’s called *impasto*—it makes the scene feel almost tangible. Next, check out the technique: impasto to see how other artists used thick paint.
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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