Riviera
1913
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
1913
From the collection of Järvenpää Art Museum
This painting shows a sandy beach with a few people scattered around. On the left, two adults stand near the water’s edge, while a woman sits under a bright yellow umbrella. Nearby, kids play in the sand, some digging, others sitting. The sky is flat and pale blue, and the brushstrokes are loose and quick. The bright yellow umbrella stands out against the muted colors, drawing your eye. The painting feels lively but simple, with no fancy details. If you like this beach scene, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more works by this artist.
