Näkymä Kaivopuistosta Suomenlinnaan ja Särkälle (Suomenlinna nähtynä Kaivopuistosta)

From the collection of Helsinki City Museum

Dominant colour

Näkymä Kaivopuistosta Suomenlinnaan ja Särkälle (Suomenlinna nähtynä Kaivopuistosta) is a work by Maxim Nikoforovits Vorobjov, held at Helsinki City Museum.

Who painted this?: Maxim Nikoforovits Vorobjov
Where can I see it?: Helsinki City Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a waterfront scene with a city skyline across the bay. In the foreground, a rocky shore has a few people—some standing, one holding a flag, another pointing toward the water. Three riders on horseback stand near trees, dressed in old-fashioned uniforms. Ships dot the water, and the sky is soft with light clouds. The artist used fine, precise lines to build up details, especially in the clothing and rocks. The city in the distance looks calm, with buildings lined up neatly. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with just lines.